Ya know, I go with phases. Sometimes, I’ll diligently wear makeup every day, as well as I’ll keep in mind exactly how much much better I feel when my brows are combed as well as my lashes are curled as well as coated with mascara (at a minimum), however then for any type of number of reasons nowadays I’ll slip into a pit of semi-despair (sounds dramatic, however it feels that method sometimes) as well as fail to remember to put any type of makeup for a number of days…
During those phases I’ll tend to likewise let other things slide, like I won’t do my hair, as well as I’ll rock wrinkly clothes that might quickly double as pajamas.
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Eventually, I snap out of it as well as realize, yet again, that when I put in a bit effort as well as “show up for myself,” I feel much better all around. So it’s cyclical, I guess.
One thing that assists me is reminding myself that I don’t have to don whatever as well as the kitchen area sink. even a bit bit of self-care counts as well as makes a huge difference in my mood.
Sometimes I feel like I have to do “spicy” or “exciting” looks, partly out of habit, as well as sometimes just so I can talk about them right here on MBB. however that can be overwhelming. sometimes the extremely believed of costs an hour doing something elaborate is all the disincentive I requirement to refrain from doing anything at all, haha! as well as the cycle just keeps going… however if I do just a little, even just mascara, it will usually more quickly lead me to do other things, as well as quite soon I’ll have some deal with paint on as well as feel much better.
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I’ve noticed this pattern echoing in other parts of my life, now that I believe about it. before The ‘Rona, I liked going to the fitness center as well as working out with my good friends in HIIT class, however now I’m quite much stuck working out by myself at home. ? When I was having difficulty staying inspired (I mean when it was truly poor a couple months ago), I investing in some adorable workout clothes, which I hadn’t truly performed in ages, as well as it helped.
When I feel put together, I definitely push myself harder, even when I’m by myself.
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How about you? have you been using more or less makeup during quarantine?
Your friendly community beauty addict,
Karen