why it's important to luxuriate

(this is in reference to the video i posted two posts back)

recently i have been stressed about a multitude of things. school is always a struggle and then there is personal life struggles to get in the way. sometimes the only way to feel better is to

(parks and recreation reference)

now treating yourself, doesn't have to come in the form of buying things, but rather taking the time out of your day to "luxuriate." to make your self feel worth it. to feel special. this may seem overrated but you cannot judge it until you try. take an extra long shower. go to bed a bit earlier so you can get up earlier and pamper yourself before work or school. personally, i like to allow myself enough time to pick out a nice outfit and do my makeup. if doing your makeup is a hassle and annoyance, dont do it!! i love putting makeup on, which is why i make sure i have time to do it. there is something so relaxing about it. suddenly all of my problems drift away while i pat on my creamy eye shadow. i probably sound extremely superficial right now but you've got to trust me on this. im not falling into the stereotype of a girl who cant walk out of the house without a layer of makeup packed on. ive got anough confidence and pride to walk out in sweatpants a sweatshirt and not an ounce of makeup. the point is not to impress others or present myself a certain way. its all for me. it makes me happy. it calms me. 

at night, ive created a routine for myself. i wash my face, i take my makeup off with a nice makeup remover that i treated myself to, i use a rose-scented toner to refresh my face and i lather on a thick and creamy lotion to cuddle my face as i fall asleep. routines give comfort in the sense that nothing is going to change unless you want it to. its something you can depend on. 

the point of all of my rambling was to let you guys know that it is important to take time out of your day to TREAT YO SELF. you need to give your body what it deserves. do something that will allow you to forget about everything else, even if it is only for a few minutes. 

i love you all <3