I'm not much for making New Year's Resolutions. I don't understand why it needs to be a new year to make your life better. January comes with an overflow of magazines boasting miracle weight loss stories and diet secrets of the stars; it all really puts a damper on my periodical purchases.
Instead of getting too caught up in the hype of it all, I have decided to make a promise to myself to feel good. This promise means doing anything that makes me happy; exercising, eating healthy (or ordering a 3 course meal just for myself, whichever I'm in the mood for), painting my nails or simply taking time to just relax. Sometimes with all of the craziness that envelopes our daily lives we forget about our own wellness, causing us to feel grumpy, stressed or anxious. Here are some easy, cheap and fun ways to treat yourself that have NOTHING to do with food. Enjoy, because you deserve it :)
1. Paint your nails.
I'm not even talking doing a full at home manicure, I mean who really gives a hoot about cuticles. With all of the cool trends popping up with nail polish, there is so much to try! Painting your nails will make you feel more put together in a season when it's almost impossible to stay warm and look cute.
Take a cue from Zooey Deschanel at the Golden Globes, and have a little fun with your fingers. Her tuxedo polish is adorable and silly!
2. Exfoliate.
This is literally the easiest step to add to your routine once in awhile to pamper yourself. Winter is definitely a time for flaky, dry skin. Whether you exfoliate your face or your body, you'll feel fresh and renewed, and you're skin will look glowing and healthy. I am obsessed with these Loreal "Go 360 Clean" products! They come with a little scrubber and can be found at any drugstore for the ultimate at-home facial.
3. Take a bubble bath...or a bird bath!
Ok, so I don't have one of those regal tubs with gold feet and jets, but I like my little shower/tub combo just fine! Yeah, I barely fit, but fill that sucker up with hot water and a little bit of bubble bath and I've entered relaxation nation.
Don't have a tub? Fill your sink or a bowl with hot soapy water and let your tootsies take a soaking. That hot water sure does the trick by letting your stresses melt away.
4. Go shopping.
Now wait before you start accusing me of telling you to spend money. I didn't say you had to put a dent in your local shopping mall, in fact try some place new; a vintage shop in your area, or your closest Salvation Army or Goodwill. Make it fun by picking a designer outfit and recreating it with a friend from consignment or discount stores! You have no idea what cool and unique things you might find.
5. Vegetate.
The final tip sounds easy, but it may be harder than you think. Doing nothing is an art of which I am a master of. Don't go to the gym, don't surf the internet and don't think about anything. It may take some practice but a little vegetation is the highest level of happiness and self indulgence.
Cheers and hope you all liked this feel good post!
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