Self lovin’

These past few weeks have been really stressful and Hurricane Irma didn’t help whatsoever. I put a lot of pressure on myself. I expect a lot of myself and I’m constantly striving to achieve all my goals. However, lately I’ve been neglecting myself and putting work before everything else. I’ve become physically and emotionally exhausted. As some of you may know I work for my dad, which is great! I get to see him everyday and we usually have lunch together.

Once I get home from work then I start my other gig as a free lance digital marketer. It’s tough because I’m constantly searching for new leads, creating campaigns, following up with clients etc. After that, I try to work on my blog. My agenda is filled with ideas, deadlines, and goals.

I get frustrated when I fall behind. The days seem shorter and my work hours feel longer. I wake up, check emails then head to the office. It’s a never ending cycle of different tasks. I would end up going to sleep at 2 am and waking up at 7:30 am. Weekends I have off from my M-F job and usually focus on my digital marketing gigs. Sundays I spend on the blog. I didn’t seem to catch a break since I got back from evacuating Miami due to Hurricane Irma.

So this past Friday (as usual) I brought home all my work to do over the weekend. I had my hair appointment scheduled for Saturday morning with my new hairstylist I found on Instagram (@jerrykapridestylist). I was already mentally preparing myself for all the tasks I needed done afterwards. I lugged my giant purse filled with my two agendas, notebook, and files to my appointment. As I sat down in the salon chair, I thought to myself, you know what I deserve a break. Jerryka had Grey’s Anatomy playing on the TV (which I’m lowkey obsessed with) and I thoroughly enjoyed escaping my reality. I was astonished at how loving she was with my hair and the magic she created.

I was genuinely happy. Not just because my hair was perfectly done but I felt like myself again. I gave myself the attention I so desperately needed. It was then that I decided to cancel my plans for the rest of the day. I spontaneously called my local nail salon and was like fuck it I’m doing a mani pedi because I deserve it. It’s crazy how little things like getting my nails done made me feel better.

*Peep the $12 shirt I bought for myself at T.J. Maxx (pictured above) after getting my nails done hehe. Also, Starbucks has almond milk and I’ve been ordering soy for years thinking that was the only nondairy alternative. So I’m really happy I found out now!*

Treating yourself doesn’t have to be material items or services either. Maybe you could use a meditation session, jog, or indulge yourself with a tasty treat. I plan to do one thing each day for myself. Doesn’t have to be anything big or expensive. Today I’m going to workout outside and just breathe the fresh air.

I want to know what you babes do to show yourself some love. Comment below!

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