I’m a firm believer of getting ready in the morning whether you work from home or not. It’s even more important in times when your life gets too overwhelming, too busy or too demanding, leaving you with little to no time for yourself.
These are the times that you need to push harder and go the other way, the high way, like the pro you really are. Too much work to handle? You’ll handle it better with a lipstick on. New mom? Wear your favorite dress in the morning or do your skincare routine that lasts less than a minute and go against the chaos with better attitude. See what I mean?
Every difficult situation can be tackled with a little love to ourselves. Getting ready shouldn’t be underestimated because it’s not about the makeup or the fancy clothes; it’s about the feeling of accomplishment, the joy of spending a few minutes for you and the happy smile on the mirror after all.
Here is why I love getting ready in the morning and why you should consider it too.
Form Of Self-Care
There is nothing better than making time -even if it’s for a few minutes- to take care of yourself when you wake up. It is one of the most important daily activities to show how much you love you; the best form of self-care.
After years of not taking this too seriously or making endless excuses for the time I didn’t have, I’ve come to the conclusion that it’s the base of your day and the best way to start fresh, energized & ready for any challenge.
I love a great pair of jeans, brushed hair and a little makeup to feel powerful, so I always make sure I save some room for them by getting up early. If I’ve planned a super busy day ahead, I do a little prep the night before like picking my outfit which is a game changer.
The feeling of not neglecting yourself definitely sets the mood for an awesome day.
Boosted Productivity
I can’t think of a better reason to get up and go straight to wash my face and indulge in my skincare routine than the boost in productivity I see afterwards. It’s like washing away any bad mood or negative thoughts and replacing them with good vibes. You switch on the “I can do anything” button and go. Woo-hoo!
I am the most productive I could ever be when I wear what I love and when I have my favorite lipstick on. A small thing like that can have a huge difference in your attitude without realizing it.
Believe me, I’ve spent many hours in front of my laptop trying to get work done while wearing my pyjamas and rocking a messy ponytail but never worked. On the other hand, when I get ready in the morning I work more efficiently, I brainstorm more ideas and achieve more things in less time.
What’s better than this?
More Confidence
Name a more accurate and quick way to increase your confidence than enjoying your beautiful fashion items daily and polishing your cheekbones with the most glow-y highlighter there is.
One glance in the mirror and boom! That’s all you need to conquer the world. Just pick up your magic weapons whichever they may be -a necklace, a bright colored top or a glitter eyeliner- and seize the day.
Finally, don’t save your best for the future. If you own items that make you feel powerful use them frequently and treat each day like the first one to set & achieve your goals. I’ve “saved” items like that Tom Ford lipstick or these chic linen trousers for special occasions too many times to know that these occasions may never happen and the items that make me feel amazing stay there only to stare at them.
Well, no. Now is the time to feel great, now is -your- time. Don’t wait to feel awesome some day, but today. Products are meant to be used and whatever gives you a little extra power should be used more.
Makes You Happier
No matter what routine you may have, make some time and stick to it. The outcome is always positive. I’ve experienced days where brushing my teeth was the only thing I could do -hello new moms, relate enough or do I need to say more?- and days that I could do a full face of my favorite products plus change 2-3 outfits in the mirror.
I kid you not that both types of “getting ready” make me way happier than if I didn’t do anything at all. Even the simplest small thing can be the game changer you never knew you needed.
Happier mentality is just one joyful bold hoodie ahead. Do a tiny step towards this every single day and you’ll see a major difference in the way you treat others including yourself too.
Makeup and clothes are our grown up “toys” after all and we need that care-free moment for playing even if it is only for 10 minutes.
So what magical weapons do you have? Are you feeling inspired to try all of this now? Let me know in the comments!
