11 Tips To Put The Spring Back In Your Step
Author: Maureen O'Crean
When we feel down about ourselves it is because we are stuck
on a negative or fearful thought. By shifting your focus, you shift
the energy and start to remember the marvelous woman that you are.
It’s physics! Here are 11 easy ways to feel good again.
1. Be embarrassingly scandalous in your choice of lingerie, just for
you. Remember Mammy in Gone With The Wind? When she wore that red
petticoat, she had a blush on her face and a swish in her walk. Red
lingerie has its own magic.
2. Create an alter ego. Even superheroes don’t feel great all the
time and they have to show up when called. So do you. On those days
when you get to close to the kryptonite, pull out your superwoman
outfit. Make yourself take a shower, do your hair and nails, dress
up. You’ll feel instantly better.
3. Cover your roots! There is a hair coloring crayon at beauty
supply stores that will disguise your roots between trips to the
salon. One good one is by Roux ‘Tween Time” Instant Haircolor
touch-up stick. No one will ever know your secret.
4. Plug your power leaks. Take the phone off the hook and give
yourself 20 minutes to recharge. Read a trashy novel and fantasize
about what you would do as the heroine. Keep an emergency basket
ready with works that inspire you, tapes and music that are an
instant hit with you. Even the golden oldies if it gets your feet
moving.
5. Compliment Yourself. While none of us are good at everything, we
are all good at something. Praise yourself for the best feature you
have and pay attention. Do you have beautiful hands or feet? Polish
your nails and show them off. Luscious Locks try a new hairstyle or
put on a fake ponytail. Focus on something you do love about
yourself.
6. Call in the emergency team. The sense of smell can shift your
mood instantly. The smell of cinnamon rolls makes you instantly
happy. Keep some instant apple cider mix and cinnamon sticks handy.
Keep on the stove on a slow simmer if your don’t want the calories
of the roles themselves.
7. Share Yourself. When life’s issues bog us down it’s a sign that
we are too inwardly focused. Shift your attention to someone who
needs your help. By giving of yourself t |
