I just had my much-needed pampering in the form of a foot spa. It took me a week to actually find time to do it. Coincidentally, I just read a Huffington article on how women find it hard to do things for themselves (in the middle of their busy lives) without feeling guilty of being self-indulgent, and how women should start “putting themselves on the list”. It is somewhat comforting to know that I’m not alone in this dilemma after all.
I find it ironic that I could easily render overtime hours to finish a report but can’t find time to show up for a dermatologist’s appointment, or easily give in to hubby’s random requests even if it means canceling my planned body massage. Just like the author of the article, try as I might, I sometimes just could not put my “me duties” at the same priority levels a work report or a “wifey duty” would have. It’s just not easy..
Success, as they say has sweet rewards, but it also comes with a price. I may not be sporting a perfectly groomed hair at work everyday. I may show up at parties not having a good polished set of nails. I may even need to re-take that level 1 French language class because I de-prioritized it back when I was trying to win my employer a deal. But, I know one thing, I am a work in progress. And I will continually strive to put myself back on the list.
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