Look Great and Feel Great this Holiday Season

With Thanksgiving next week, we will be in the throws of the holiday season, including holiday parties and get togethers. It is easy to get lost in all of the "hustle and bustle". Given the current economic situation, we may have less to work with this year or we may just feel we want to focus on the real meaning of the season rather than spending ourselves into oblivion. What can we do to look great and maintain our sanity?

Well first of all, I do believe that we need to continue to invest in ourselves. If we do not spend time, energy and money on ourselves, we shut down the flow. I know that we may have less to work with financially, and when that happens, we usually cut out all the unnecessary luxuries - which is usually personal care for ourselves. This is a huge mistake. Yes, we may need to cut back, but we still need to continue to honor our own importance - especially when times are rough - that's when we need it the most. We need to continue to invest in ourselves and reinforce the belief that we are worth it.

Here are some ideas:

• Giving ourselves the gift of time costs nothing and yet the benefits we reap are huge. A walk in nature, reading a good book, meditation, yoga, etc. instantly revitalize us.

• Even spending small amounts of money on ourselves lifts our energy. A new candle, a new lipstick (try a shade of pink - it is the most flattering - just choose a shade that compliments your skin tone), finding a new blouse or scarf on sale to wear for a holiday gathering, a favorite tea - all are inexpensive ways to treat ourselves.

• I am a big believer in the healing power of massage - even if you can only go once a month or once every other month. Giving to yourself in this way is so important and can help in preventing illness, which with prescriptions, doctor visits and lost wages, can ultimately cost even more time and money.

• A manicure or pedicure is another way to instantly feel fabulous. With the opening of many "just nails" salons in the last few years, these services are much more affordable.

When you commit to taking care of yourself, even when times are tough - especially when times are tough, you will find that you feel better and have more energy. When you feel great, you look great. Your inner radiance comes right through. When you make a commitment to self-care, the universe responds in bringing people and events into your life that honor your value because you are telling the universe that you are valuable.




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