I have serious issues with self-image.
I also have issues with taking care of myself on a consistent basis. Sometimes it is just too much "work" for me.
After dh and I separated in Oct, I was feeling SOOO much better that I was starting to care again, how I looked, what I wore ..etc. He is back, but the self-improvement is still on.
So far this past month:
1.Bought 3 new sweaters in different colors (I owned 1 that was sloppy and old)
2. 2 new pairs of pjs tonight (1 pink, 1 black ... warm, comfy and light weight)
3. I found a beautiful cross that had "me" written all over it .. Small, pink stones in silver "metal", I found a perfect non-allergy chain to go with it. (I don't usually wear any jewelry because of allergy, except the last year, I have found an affordable brand of earrings that I can wear)
4. When he returned, I asked dh to buy me a set of "wedding" rings I had found in Walmart "cheap". Costume jewelry, but what I had expected to be wearing after 27 years of marriage but still couldn't afford.
5. 2 new rings for my right hand
6. All the "stuff" to begin Simple Abundance again: Gratitude book, sketch book, "Golden" mirror, poster board, notebook for journaling.
7. Some body powder in a pretty purple container and new toothbrushes.
8. 4 small ($1.00) bottles of my favorite perfumes
9. Several new hair bands
10. Haircut, eyebrow wax, deep conditioner 2 weeks ago after months of nothing
I post a check-off list of my daily routine online and now have an entry for daily : put on jewelry, perfume, shower, hair, and teeth care, exercise, plus other activities to build myself up. (see my blog for the "goals" list for this year.
I have also "scheduled" a home spa day every Tues (I will have classes M, W, and TH)
This is the perfect place for me to try to establish this important thing in my life. I am truely looking forward to making "myself" a friend.