Self pampering. What do you do for yourself?
By polachicago
@polachicago (18716)
United States
January 28, 2007 5:04pm CST
Self-pampering is not about being selfish. It's about taking proper care of yourself and treating yourself as kindly as you treat others. We spend so much time and effort caring for our spouses, children, pets, friends, family members, employers and employees. Add to that numerous volunteer activities, errands, housework, family functions, meetings, etc. - and there isn't much time left for caring for ourselves.
What do you do for yourself?
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23 responses
@cabergren (1181)
• United States
5 Feb 07
I like those nice, quiet very hot baths. All by myself in a hot bath is definitely relaxing. I can usually steal about an hour and I feel like a new person.
@alienstar (5142)
• India
14 Feb 07
Yes, well said and this is the most difficult to most people isn't it? if anyone is aware of self pampering and does it well, then i think he doesn't have to worry about too much isn't it? but, most of the times people seem to be selfish enough so that they take less time for themselves and more time to other people's things in life...isn't it?
@polachicago (18716)
• United States
14 Feb 07
Self pampering is very healthy...
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@momwatittude (542)
• United States
29 Jan 07
Once a month I go to a day spa and get pampered plus every sat. I got to lunch and the movies.My sanity depends on it:)
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@polachicago (18716)
• United States
29 Jan 07
keep pampering yourself, it is good for your health.
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@LittleMel (8742)
• Canada
17 Mar 07
Just warm bath and relaxing music. no answering phone calls or the door. no housework. just play with my pet
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@Schnorrawaggle (688)
• Austria
16 Mar 07
3 times a week I go to the gym to work out. After the workout I take a nice hot shower, I feel great afterwards.
I also like face masks and lotions for my tired feet.
Last year I went to a wellness hotel for 4 days, that was heaven, laying by the pool and reading and getting massages etc. Heaven
@polachicago (18716)
• United States
16 Mar 07
hmmm....I want small piece of this heaven...
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@polachicago (18716)
• United States
12 Feb 07
I like it...sometimes I do home spa....same feeling..less costly...
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@Lydia1901 (16351)
• United States
9 Feb 07
You know, I do not remember the last time I even pampered myself since I've gotten married and had a baby. I should find something to do for myself pretty soon.
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@polachicago (18716)
• United States
9 Feb 07
yes, you should. it feels so good.
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@korek222 (701)
• Poland
30 Jan 07
Well i try to find some time to take care of myself everyday - usually it's in the evening when all the work is done and i can relax and have fun , and in the weekends i just profit this time to go to the swimming pool or gym :)
I always remember to have some self pampering since i care lot about other things and i belive i need to care aobut myself too
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@shangsyndrome (814)
• Philippines
29 Jan 07
i take care of my self by treating myself to spas. its a relaxing way to ease from pressure and stress. i take daily vitamins too to maintain good health
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@polachicago (18716)
• United States
29 Jan 07
very good, I am glad it is working for you.
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@pure_pinklaydee (827)
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9 Feb 07
-Reading
-Watching TV
-Face Mask
-Bath
-Phoning friends/my boyfriend
These things help me unwind at the end of the day and relax. They give me time to myself after a stressful day.
@mimatexas (1818)
• United States
5 Feb 07
I like to put a mask on my face, take a long relaxing shower, go walking, read a good book, spend time in the computer.
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@polachicago (18716)
• United States
5 Feb 07
Very nice, I am going to do mask today, it is so dry.
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@Kylalynn (1771)
• South Africa
17 Mar 07
It does seem never ending! I like to meditate and switch off completly. I always make sure the first hour of the day is my time, while I get ready for the day. I am also going to start yoga again soon, something I have neglected for far too long.
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@polachicago (18716)
• United States
17 Mar 07
...I am lucky to have as many hours for myself as I want...
@lafavorito (2959)
• Philippines
31 Mar 07
If we have a bathtub I'd probably soak for a few hours but we don't have one so I opt to use St.Ives Body Scrub instead. I also cook my favorite potato dishes like potato salad and baked potato. yum.
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@adidas7878 (1891)
• United States
17 Mar 07
for me, i listen to music when i have time, it is help me relax, i also treat myself to some sweet on like doughtnut on my b-day, i brought tons of toys, i buy myself 10 cars for fun and i also treat myself out to eat once a while
@polachicago (18716)
• United States
17 Mar 07
...wow...nice...listen to music to relax is good...10 cars? are you able to take care of 10 cars?
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@adidas7878 (1891)
• United States
17 Mar 07
yea it is kinda hard at time but i try to keep them up lol
@maribea (2366)
• Italy
16 Mar 07
hi my dear...I am happy to read from you again...I have been out of town and I have just come back home...I am happy to read you again even though it is very late here (1.o6 am in the morning) I am preparing for bed...and I want to add some little notes to this interesting discussion...I have learnt little by little this special attitude you call "self pampering"...it seems that I was born without the proper rate of self esteeme...after a lot of bad experience I can say that I am on my way towards the love for myself...and this means I try to take good care of myself..I try to cook things that I like or I can find tasteful...I try to be surrounded by things that can comfort me...my favourite pillows or peluches or books... I try to avoid noises and put on some soft music...I try to encourage me when I am down and to remind me of the sacrifices I went throught....it is a long way but I find it is really true..we cannot love anybody if we don't love ourselves...and I am learning and i do love this words...self pampering...how funny!!!
@polachicago (18716)
• United States
16 Mar 07
It is nice to hear from you again.
As self pampering I always buy myself B-day gifts :)
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@annasmith (81)
• United States
2 Apr 07
I like to take long nap on sunday afternoon and take long hot bath with aromatic oil.
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