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Schedule Your “Me Time”
Feeling good on the inside shows on the outside
There are days when you are so busy that it’s hard to find the time to tend to yourself. But if you carve out a few minutes every day to focus on your own needs, you’ll notice that you’ll feel happier and look more refreshed. “When we think of pampering, we think of time-consuming and expensive things, like facials or massages,” says psychotherapist Tina B. Tessina, Ph.D., author of It Ends With You. “But there are so many simple and quick things you can do.” Here are Dr. Tessina’s top “me time” tips.
Luxuriate With a Home Spa Treatment
A long bath is the perfect way to relax nerves and leave skin feeling soft and beautiful. Hop in the tub and lather up with a nourishing body wash that’s rich with emollients to refresh and hydrate skin. Next, put moisturizer on your face, slather conditioner into your hair, and do your nails while you soak. For added relaxation, sprinkle some lavender essential oil in the water.Brighten Up Your Room — and Your Mood
Buy flowers and place them prominently in your home. A pretty arrangement can be an inexpensive way to bring cheeriness to your rooms and your mood.Count Your Blessings
Before you go to sleep, write down three things that made you happy that day. This will help you focus on the positive, instead of any negative events that may have occurred. Looking back over your old to-do lists and reviewing what you’ve accomplished is also a good way to snap yourself into a better mood, Dr. Tessina says.Bookmark Inspiring Passages
Whenever you read a thought-provoking passage in a book, an uplifting poem or a beautiful phrase in a magazine, put a bookmark in the page. When you’re looking for inspiration or need a quick pick-me-up, a lovely passage will be right at your fingertips to brighten your day.Try a New Fragrance
“Different fragrances wake you up or relax you,” Dr. Tessina says. Go for a stroll in the beauty aisle of your favorite store and try on various perfumes. Dare to pick out a flirty floral fragrance or one that is more soothing. Something as simple as a new scent can make you feel like a new person.Put Up Positive Reminders
Place favorite sayings from fortune cookies around your house — on your bathroom mirror or computer monitor. The words of wisdom will make you feel more optimistic about daily events. “You’ll get positive reinforcement in an unexpected place,” Dr. Tessina says.Rate this article:
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what a great idea - to bookmark the page - my niece copies her favorites and puts them on her bathroom mirror - attached to a colorful piece of paper cut in a cute shape !