Always the case with me: I want it all and right NOW! Good, then what happens? Confusing the priorities. The last couple of months has been such a fast-paced time frame for me. I want to slow down.
Transition to slowing time requires some life style changes. Fist step is to think simple things that makes you happy: reading a funny book, reading British Glamour, smell of coffee, getting a new hair dye, new make up, swimming at night while watching the stars.... Impressive, so you are not desperate :)
Let's think of a common case: " I am unhappy because I do not like my job." Do not share this with your mom because you will stress her and eventually make her sick. If you do not like your job, like some of us, and if you are doing it for the money, like the rest of us, it is not a good reason to give up on happy side of life. Some people are big time entrepreneurs with blogs and vlogs but someone still has to clean horse shit for a living.
Now, I am going to give you couple of tips that is going to ease the situation and help you embrace yourself as who you are. Find things that will motivate you to wake up in the morning:
1. Dressing up to work. Do not assume that just because it is a boring looking government institution, it has to be black and white. Your style and colors are going to energize others as well. We all need positive attitude in our lives. And all of a sudden you realize, women complementing you and even getting into conversations with you on fashion tips. Am I hearing laud laughs? Keep your tight and sexy BEBEs for your after-work wardrobe if you do not want trouble but ZARA is always an inspiring option for any occasion.
2. Do not sacrifice on dry cleaning. I used to hate my clothes. Pants just washed and waiting for weeks for me to iron them. Or sleek blacks looking greyish and sloppy after one wash. No, I did not put them in dryer. And yes, I washed with cold water in gentle cycle.
Then I finally had enough with my money saving habits. I decided to splurge on dry cleaning. Best decision ever. Now I love my closet and I never knew I have so many clothes. Shirts are washed, ironed, pants are as slimming as brand new. The time I save from clothing arrangement leads to a healthy breakfast, and saved calories.
3. Delish and healthy breakfast is a mood booster. I am giving you three options. Do not take them lightly because these are choices adapted by Coco Cola Zero, fast food, lots of Kit Kat addict. If it is fried, probably I like it. But things are changing for me. The more I used to eat fresh fruits and produce, the more I crave things like grilled egg plants instead of French fries or honey instead of a cheesecake.
Option #1: OATMEAL BOWL: instant oatmeal (plain), peanut butter (not reduced fat please), blueberries (can be enriched or replaced with any other fruit of your choice)
Option #2: GRANOLA BOWL: yogurt, granola, honey. Magic.
Option #3: EVERYTHING JUICE: freshly squeezed orange juice(2), frozen strawberry (4), banana (half), spinach (hand full)
3. Make up. Do something about this. Even if you do not have time at home, have a dummy makeup bag in your bag. With minimal afford, you can enjoy your looks the rest of the day. Looking at a fresh, awake, confident face is going to change your attitude without any extra effort. You need just a couple of staple products that will instantly lift your face like Bobbi Brown hydrating eye cream (www.nordstrom.com), Skin Ceuticals C E Ferulic (www.dermstore.com) , Omorovicza Skin Enhancer (www.omorovicza.com), cream blush like Stila Petunia (www.sephora.com), eyelash curler (Shu Uemura, www.shuuemura-usa.com), mascara, and complete with any lip balm.
4. Use your lunch brakes, seriously. Walk, get some fresh air even if it is not fresh but change the scenery. Please do not spend it in front of Internet because it is not relaxing. You want to read World news, magazine, happy book.... Fine! But, not in front of your work computer. Move away from it.
I like to go to a local café with my UK Glamour or US Elle, order some smoothie or salad, and do not bother me. Sometimes I enjoy the company of work friends but do not get too cozy if you really need the job.
5. Most important and Mandatory : GYM! You got to do it for a better you. Swim, cycle, walk the dog, golf, beach walk.... Please do not come with an excuse. I promise you without a hesitation, once exercising become part of your routine, work things will only be work things. Happiness and joy will be your common sense. And you will remember what matters the most: love will be your priority.
