Taking care of me

[LilyB]

I got my hair cut and styled yesterday. I am back on track with my food plan and made an appointment with my dietitian. I also made two long overdue appointments for tests and a visit to my neurologist.

With all of the complexity of issues due to my Mom's stroke and my sister's and my accidents, I had let taking care of myself slip by the wayside. I've decided that I am doing myself and everyone else no good if I crash and burn.

I'm not sure if the new haircut qualifies as health care, but it sure improved my mental outlook. :)

[redfox]

I'm not sure if the new haircut qualifies as health care, but it sure improved my mental outlook. :)

It qualifies! Blessings, m'dear. Good for you.

[Jilly]

Yay you!

[Blackdog Lin]

You go girl. Best wishes in your travails.....

[Selah]

Good for you! I, too, had a long period of "letting myself go," and getting myself get back in gear took some time, effort, and money, but it was very much worth it!

[Life_is_Simple]

The haircut counts! I did the same thing in February, and started to re-focus on health.

At the time, did you look in the mirror and said "Huh, is that really my hair?"

[razz]

Self esteem is critical when coping with stress from life's challenges so haircuts do count.
Take care of yourself.

[Tussiemussies]

I got my hair cut and styled yesterday. I am back on track with my food plan and made an appointment with my dietitian. I also made two long overdue appointments for tests and a visit to my neurologist.

With all of the complexity of issues due to my Mom's stroke and my sister's and my accidents, I had let taking care of myself slip by the wayside. I've decided that I am doing myself and everyone else no good if I crash and burn.

I'm not sure if the new haircut qualifies as health care, but it sure improved my mental outlook. :)

Glad for you! Think you are doing the right thing. Don't let yourself go!!! You matter just as much as everyone else!!!

[Dhiana]

Yay!! Feels so good to get back on track doesn't it :)

[Lainey]

Haircuts are definitely tied to mental health ;)

I know what you're saying about the multiple appointments though. I used to wish that I could go to one giant building and do it all in a single day: dental, medical check-up, eye care, and then for the fun stuff, a haircut, massage, margarita, facial, pedicure and then out the door! What a mood booster to have all that -
We'd all be more motivated to do the clinic stuff if we could have the spa-like stuff right afterwards!

[redfox]

Haircuts are definitely tied to mental health ;)

I know what you're saying about the multiple appointments though. I used to wish that I could go to one giant building and do it all in a single day: dental, medical check-up, eye care, and then for the fun stuff, a haircut, massage, margarita, facial, pedicure and then out the door! What a mood booster to have all that -
We'd all be more motivated to do the clinic stuff if we could have the spa-like stuff right afterwards!


Srsly. The Big Tune-Up.

[Life_is_Simple]

Srsly. The Big Tune-Up.

The Big Tune-Up! :D I like that name, and the concept behind it :+1:

[ApatheticNoMore]

Yea they should take care of your car as well, which perhaps has also been getting neglected (ahem mine has :))

[Lainey]

Yea they should take care of your car as well, which perhaps has also been getting neglected (ahem mine has :))

oh yeah, I forgot, the car would be vacuumed and washed and waxed and waiting for you when you're done!!

[LilyB]

I knew it was time for the haircut when DH suggested it, and he rarely notices anything. As for the appointments, well it was really stupid to put them off. I feel like I can face anything now.

Sign me up whenever that Big Tune Up place opens..for both the care and me. What a great time saver!:D