Letting yourself go
Something I worry about, is letting myself go.
Getting lazy, becoming stuck, lacking the energy to take care of myself.
It can happen to anyone.
Now, I realize that there are some days when a person cannot be bothered to really get ready, do their hair, put on make up, etc. Hell, that was me on Friday for sure.
But there is a big difference on having days like that, and living life like that.
I actually enjoy doing my hair, applying make up and piecing together outfits. These are all little things I can do for myself that make me feel good about myself.
It's not about looking the hottest, or having the best clothes..it's about taking pride in yourself.
This depletion of pride can be seen everywhere. It's recently come to my attention when noticing some of the girls in my program.
I also realize that weight changes, circumstances change, hair color changes, life happens.
But girls in long term relationships just tend to let a lot of it go.
It happens all the time and I wonder why.
I hope I never lose the desire to take care of myself, or to take pride in myself.
But maybe it has to do with a person's intention for dressing the way they do, taking the time for the hair and make up?
If a girl is only doing it in hopes of attracting a mate, then once the prey is lured in and locked down...I suppose there is no need to continue with the beauty rituals.
Whereas, if the girl takes pride in herself and enjoys the way the rituals make her feel, then if a man comes into the picture...the habits stay intact.
I actually hope that is the underlying reason behind it, because then there is no need for me to worry about it happening to me.
I guess what I worry about..is how many girls don't notice it's happening to them. They can see it in others, but can't seem to realize it about themselves. Therefore, I may fall victim.
Really.. I just don't want to be working on my homework. So I decided it was necessary to post about this. :)
Getting lazy, becoming stuck, lacking the energy to take care of myself.
It can happen to anyone.
Now, I realize that there are some days when a person cannot be bothered to really get ready, do their hair, put on make up, etc. Hell, that was me on Friday for sure.
But there is a big difference on having days like that, and living life like that.
I actually enjoy doing my hair, applying make up and piecing together outfits. These are all little things I can do for myself that make me feel good about myself.
It's not about looking the hottest, or having the best clothes..it's about taking pride in yourself.
This depletion of pride can be seen everywhere. It's recently come to my attention when noticing some of the girls in my program.
I also realize that weight changes, circumstances change, hair color changes, life happens.
But girls in long term relationships just tend to let a lot of it go.
It happens all the time and I wonder why.
I hope I never lose the desire to take care of myself, or to take pride in myself.
But maybe it has to do with a person's intention for dressing the way they do, taking the time for the hair and make up?
If a girl is only doing it in hopes of attracting a mate, then once the prey is lured in and locked down...I suppose there is no need to continue with the beauty rituals.
Whereas, if the girl takes pride in herself and enjoys the way the rituals make her feel, then if a man comes into the picture...the habits stay intact.
I actually hope that is the underlying reason behind it, because then there is no need for me to worry about it happening to me.
I guess what I worry about..is how many girls don't notice it's happening to them. They can see it in others, but can't seem to realize it about themselves. Therefore, I may fall victim.
Really.. I just don't want to be working on my homework. So I decided it was necessary to post about this. :)