SELF-CARE

WHY IS SELF CARE SO IMPORTANT?

Self-care is one of the most important parts of grooming and it is the

pinnacle of high value people. It makes you feel and look your

best at all times. And it all starts from the inside.

WHAT ARE THE STEPS TO GREAT SELF-CARE?

These things need to be done on the regular or it won't work for you.

Maintenance is better than an overhaul. Maintenance means you do

these things every day/week/month/year, to keep up with your appearance

and so, it becomes the norm for you, not the exception.

WHAT IS THE LIST OF THINGS YOU NEED TO DO?

I'll break them up in daily, weekly, monthly and yearly things you need to do

to make your life easier and to remember:

DAILY - morning shower, night shower (or both).
- brushing teeth 2-3 times a day.
- clean clothes daily.
- washing your face with or without cleanser.
- skincare (face serums, creams and oils).
- moisturise your body.
- put sunscreen on your face, hands, body.
- eat healthy foods, no snacks or junk food.
- 2L of water (minimum) per day.
- sleep 8 hours per night.
- read.
- rest.
- daily journal.
- meditate.
- shave legs and armpits, (and the face for men).
- choose your outfit of the day.
- reset your house, put everything away at night.
- look after your children.
- you MUST take make-up off each night before bed.
- sleep on a Mulberry Silk pillow (to protect your hair from breakage
and wrinkles on your face).
- steam or iron your clothes each night before bed.
- shave body hair every few days, or wax if you can.

WEEKLY - cut and paint fingernails.
- wash your clothes and underwear (bras included).
- change and wash bedsheets.
- wash your hair and fix.
- clean your house (vacuum, mop, dust, etc).
- wash your car (in and out).
- wash your puppies.
- take a day off.
- edit your wardrobe.
- throw rubbish out.
- go to the gym at least 3 times per week or an exercise class.
- paint your nails or retouch them before they look bad.
- do a hobby/gardening/cooking/music instrument.
- take a walk in nature.
- do a face mask once a week to fix skin texture.
- have a bath, if you have a tub.
- clean wax from ears.
- clean your leather shoes.
- sort out your handbag.

MONTHLY - cut and paint toenails.
- pay all of your bills.
- learn something new.
- declutter your home, donate or sell things.
- find new ways to wear the clothes you already own.
- read a book.
YEARLY - go to the Dentist twice a year (every 6 months).
- get a haircut at least twice a year if you have long hair,
and more often if you have short hair.
- dye your hair, roots or grey hair when needed.
- go on a holiday or weekends away.
- service your car every 6 months/rego/pink slip.
WHY BOTHER WITH SELF-CARE?
Self-care shows that you value yourself enough to take care of
yourself on a daily basis. Looking effortless takes a lot of effort.
Looking sloppy takes the same amount of effort. So, you choose.
You are going to get dressed every day anyway, so why not present
yourself in the best manner possible.