You Deserve a Makeover
Why is it so many women put others first and themselves last? Many would say it’s because women are naturally nurturing. Perhaps. I believe it’s a matter of low self esteem. I believe a strong confident woman puts herself first and then after ensuring she is taking good care of herself, she knows she has the energy to give to others. Having and developing a giving nature is a good and noble thing, but it’s essential that we take good care of our health, our energy, keeping our body and mind strong and ensuring we love ourselves. Keeping our spirit strong and alive is key to a happy life. If we give too much to others and too little to ourselves we begin to feel used and resentful. We are quick to tears when things don’t go our way. We feel used and unappreciated.
It’s time to stand up for yourself and it’s important that we develop a sense of deservability. I deserve to eat good food, drink clean water, exercise, get plenty of rest, nurture my soul and spirit. It’s okay to say ‘no’ if too many demands are placed on our time. I deserve to go shopping and buy myself nice things. Can I do without the beautiful things around me? Of course, a weekend away hiking, is evidence that I can survive on very little and still enjoy the beauty of nature and be happy. I also enjoy beautiful clothes, beautiful shoes, a nice handbag, nice brushes to apply my makeup, nice jewellery. I am just as happy is a pair of old jeans and sweat shirt, but I know that the jeans and sweat shirt don’t work as effectively in the environments that require I show up as the Image Consultant or Speaker.
I appreciate all the things that have come into my life and, as long as I’m alive, I have the responsibility for being the steward of these things and taking good care of them. From the perspective of the Law of Attraction, beautful things don’t come and remain in our lives unless we feel we deserve them, are grateful for them and appreciative of their existence. When we express a sense of joy and appreciation when thinking about these beautiful things, when seeing them and using them in our lives, they will show up.
Surrounding myself with beautiful things is a choice. Being able to enjoy a great cup of italian pressed coffee and to read a book in a comfortable chair while the sun is beating in my livingroom window, is truly one of my great joys. I am surrounded by beautiful things including fresh flowers in my home - the potted lily and chrysanthemum create a vibrant environment. It gives me joy, therefore I make it a priority and make the time for it. Yesterday morning I rose early just to have an hour reading. Could I have used a bit more sleep? Sure, but I had sufficient rest and the anticipation of the lounging in the chair, enjoying my livingroom and settling into a good book drew me out of my warm bed.
Take some time to follow Michelle Obama - she has a fabulous wardrobe. And yes, it’s because she is the first lady and has to set an example. She isn’t dressing like some of the previous first ladies - with too traditional and conservative wardrobe pieces. She is expressing her style sense that works for her life, which includes being a mom. You are also setting an example for those around you. If you have children like Michelle, you are demonstrating how a woman should act and feel, and how you should be handling yourself around children and in public.
So what do you deserve? A great new wardrobe, a well organized closet, a new haircut and style - perhaps a new color or lipstick to enhance your eye color? Are those jeans just not quite as flattering? In my nineteen years in business, nothing boosts the self esteem of a woman more than a makeover. I have had clients cry with the sheer joy and amazement of how beautiful they feel. The tears they had shed because things weren’t going well in their life, were soon replaced with tears of deservability. Many weren’t getting enough compliments from their significant others, and to get a flood of compliments from strangers simply made their day and left them with a lasting smile on their face. They felt better about themselves and more confident - one top of the world! They quickly learned that by doing nice things for themselves, they were in control of their own happiness and well being.
Wouldn’t you love that for yourself? Don’t wait for others to say you deserve a makeover. You DO deserve it - so say “I deserve it” and book a makeover. It will be one of the best experiences of your life! Telling yourself you deserve it is the first step. The second step is treating yourself well and taking action, because that simply makes good StyleSENSE.
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