Earlier this week, I realized that I hadn’t really pampered myself in awhile. With feet in need of some TLC and the idea of a massage in the back of my mind for months, late this afternoon I decided to kick my weekend off with a spa date.
I think that so often, it’s easy for us ladies with busy schedules to forget about treating ourselves and to put any special indulgences on the back burner (especially for all you mamas out there!). Usually on Thursdays and/or Fridays, I squeeze in a few spare hours that I don’t really even have to volunteer at the Humane Society. But this week, I decided that a few hours of “me” time would take precedence over my volunteer gig. I think that once in awhile you just need to switch your priorities around and skip something else in order to fit in dating yourself, and there’s nothing wrong with doing so.
my neon polish choice today
I must say that my massage today felt FABULOUS! For someone who works out nearly every day, I often have muscle aches and tightness, and getting a massage really makes me feel like so much tension is alleviated. I really would like to get massages more often and might consider getting a membership somewhere. And it’s always fun to get your feet prettified!
So friends, whether your idea of ideal “me” time is a stroll in the park, reading a good book, going to the spa, taking a hot bath, going for a run, making cupcakes, or whatever else you may take pleasure in, make sure to carve at least a small chunk of time out of one of your days in the near future to treat yourself. You deserve it!
Have a wonderful weekend!
I rarely do this…I always feel guilty for some reason. I’d love to get a mani/pedi but I always talk myself out of it because I could “use the money for something else.”
Have a great weekend!
That’s exactly what I’m talking about – I think that’s an issue that a lot of women have with treating themselves. I think of it in terms of balance: so for example, I wouldn’t go shopping and treat myself to a new outfit on a weekly basis, but if I want to do that once in awhile, I enjoy the indulgence don’t feel let myself feel guilty about it. If it’s just the money aspect that’s holding you back, why not find a Groupon or deal of some sort to get a coupon on that mani/pedi? I’m sure you deserve to treat yourself 🙂
Way to go. You’re right – we often don’t do this enough. I’m about due for a little me-time, as well… Thanks for the inspiration!
Thanks Emelie, I say go for it!!