How I find these things I will never know, but for some reason I have been running across a phrase a lot lately. I have hear people say, "I stay ready so I don't have to get ready." The phrase is quite simple to understand. It refers to the things people do to make sure they are never in an uncomfortable, or embarrassing, situation around sex.
Generally, these are strategic habits that build personal rituals. Many of the things I have found are hygiene and grooming related. Taking a more intense, deep cleaning shower once a week to minimize body odor. Choosing a signature scent to make yourself more memorable. Maintaining a grooming schedule so that you look your best. Personally, I think it is more important to feel comfortable in your own skin.
What if we applied this concept to self-care? Not just for sexy time self-care, but for peace of mind and relaxation. I am a big fan of organizing activities by expense level. Categories include high, medium, low, and no expense.
High expense would include travel based vacations, week long retreats, or (if you like that sort of thing) home renovations.
Medium expense would include Spa Days. Manicures, pedicures (specifically ones with hot stone foot massages), or makeovers.
Low expense would be crafting. I personally enjoy knitting and crocheting. Yarn and needles don't cost mush.
No expense are my favorite because they use what I already have. Aromatherapy showers, naps, reading. etc.
Staying ready so you don't have to get ready in regards to self-care involves knowing how to take care of yourself when life gets stressful. It is the small comforts that make life itself more enjoyable.
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