For your career. For your relationships. For your sanity. You need to consider these 5 Reasons to Put Your Best Self Forward because they might just change your day, your Mom life, and your future…
5 Reasons To Put Your Best Self Forward…
#1 It will change the way you see yourself… and the way you are perceived by others. When you look good – you feel good (and vice versa!). Others pick up on that.
#2 Karma baby. Your best self is your respectful self – in real life and online. Never burn a bridge and never be mean.
#3 Make A Shift. Your “best self” is an ever-changing thing and I have heard good things about shifting a style every once in a while. Those pictures of me above span years (you can tell by the glasses); presenting very small shifts.
Let me share something – I don’t shift easily (I am a creature of habit – probably like most). And I’m about to get challenged on this! I am about to participate in a Clairol “Shift a Shade” hair update (this is both scary and exciting to me. Why? Scary because trying something new always scares me a little. Exciting because this has been a year of change for me – with my book and all – and I recognize that with my new career I should also get my style act together). My hair challenge: I’m neither blonde nor brunette and I never know which colour shade to pick. I will be putting my hair in the hands of Luis Pacheco, Clairol Consulting Colourist from Hair on the Avenue here in Toronto, to get his tips on how to shift my shade. I will be discussing makeup techniques with a makeup artist and am dying to get some quick 5-minute makeup tips for a busy Mom like me. A professional stylist will also dress me (their style challenge: I only ever wear black – it is my comfort colour. Good luck breaking me of that habit!).
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#Your best self is valuable. Yes, you are busy but take the time to text your friend to check in on her day (friendships need nurturing). Exceed client expectations (they will remember and be return customers). Give your kids undivided attention at the dinner table (this is when you hear the good and bad of their days).
#5 If you don’t do it, who will?! No one is going to put your best self forward for you. You have to make the time and just do it. So your roots are showing and you can’t get to the salon – colour at home! So you are tired – turn off the TV and go to bed. So you feel too busy – slow down (we live in a world where being “too busy” is glorified anyway).
Put your best self forward because you deserve it!
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Can’t wait to see your reveal, Caroline!
Stay tuned! It’s pretty exciting…
Yes, karma. Karma scares me, so I always try to keep it positive as much as possible!
Karma is a big part of my life. Treat people how you want to be treated, etc. Can’t wait to see the new look!
I have been thinking of updating my look a lot recently. A new hair color would be a great place to start. Cant wait to see your results.
I neglect myself a lot- thanks for the reminder to step in and give myself a little tlc! I really should start with touching up my roots!
I am a big believer in karma. I’ve seen her in action. My roots are in desperate need of attention.
I wholeheartedly believe in karma and cannot wait to see the big reveal.
I really try to put my best self forward both physically and mentally whenever I leave the house. You never know who you’re going to meet.
I need to really work on this more because I have not been my best lately.
Great post. You have to be the best you can be everyday. That means more than putting on make up and nice clothes (like most people think). It means being the best person you can be.
Karma is huge. One should never forget about her.
You know me. I’m all about the savings. Thanks for the coupon!
I love this empowering post! I let my roots grow out for so long that I am due for a color refresh from Clairol!
I have never dyed my hair before in all my 41 years but the time is coming because the gray’s are popping out.
I think it is important to always feel your best. I am thinking a new hair color could be the pick me up i need.
Since you’ll be in the hands of an expert, it’s more exciting than scary. Can’t wait to see!
Sometimes just making an effort is enough to improve your mood!
Some days it’s easier than others. I really enjoyed reading this because we all can be inspired.
Oh can’t wait to see. I try to always be positive because the alternative is just too much work!
Excited to see what’s coming. I believe in positivity.
This is exciting! I can not wait to see how this works out. I try to put my best self forward each day.
Oooo can’t wait to see! I love when women get adventerous and do something new with their hair – their confidence afterward just explodes!
Can’t wait to see what happens. I believe in karma big time. I hope that it is not scary
Love your post. We have to change with the times, fashions, and new hair dos that come into fashion. I like to feel good and look good before I head out the door every day.
Thanks these are all really good pointers.