SELF CARE
Scheduled Downtime
Downtime or timeout is the period of time one intentionally sets to unwind and detress.
We all need that alloted time-out where we can do something for ourselves that we enjoy.
There are many things one can do as a downtime, you can…
- Walk to the park
- Bike ride
- Bake a cake
- Draw or paint
In our go go society timeout is essential as it is the time you take for yourself because, after all you can’t pour from any empty cup so its necessary to give a little bit of time to yourself too, l this time out on purpose is an act of choosing your wellness. You can
I enjoy having quiet time in the mornings, it’s the time when I can pray and clear my mind without any distractions.
Your time-out helps you to recharge your batteries and restores the much needed energy that is required to do the day to day tasks and to do’s.
Although sometimes we may tend to overlook it, it is a necessary part of developing a productive lifestyle because dragging through your days from fatigue isn’t the way to go.
Intentional timeout captures the moments where you step outside of your surroundings and you separate with life’s concerns, it is about mentally stepping outside your circumstances, refuelling and returning revitalised ready to face your challenges.
There are truly many ways to include timeout in one’s life, its just a matter of deciding whether it is something worthwhile and identifying simple practices which you can introduce as your scheduled downtime.
Beauty Budget
Is a beauty budget really necessary, well fortunately or unfortunately however you look at it, yes it is. The reality is in order to manage all your other issues you have to.
Setting Beauty Budget does not need to be difficult it can very simple…
- Consider your master budget
The master budget shows you what other considerations you have to take into account. It indicates what you currently can do and can’t do.
- Have A Solid figure in mind:
Having a solid figure in you head forces you to organise your spending plans. Figure out how much you have to play with. Doing this may not be fun but it is good because it prepares you ahead of time.
- Plan Your Purchases:
You don’t have to get everything right then, somethings can wait. Plans things out see what you can get now and keep and eye on what you delay for later. I personally do this where I buy the beauty items I want following one another overtime till I get all that I want.
- Save Up
Remember you can also save up for certain purchases if you want to get that special something for yourself. Building up to your purchase requires more muscle but can be done. It forces you to plan ahead and forces you not buy impulsively.
Lastly
Setting a monthly beauty budget is a good practice to implement as it keeps you and the spending in line. You don’t have to overcomplicate this set an amount which is reasonable to you and keep it. This may not sound cool but it saves you from the hussles and stress. Like you would allocate your resources to your other priorities also allocate to your glam, because if you don’t you just end up spending mindlesslsly anyways.
GLAMSIMPLY By Lerato 