When I’m approached by people who want to start a business and they ask for advice, I always pause and take a deep breath. Where do I start? Starting a business is HARD. It’s a dream come true but the day-to-day isn’t glam and your self-confidence can take a serious hit.
Here’s what I tell them:
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Mother’s Day has been an official holiday in the United States since 1914. For over a century we have dedicated a day each year to celebrate mothers and motherhood. Mothers just like you. You have played many roles as a mom, you have lost countless hours of sleep, you have stressed over the happiness and well-being of your children. But have you ever taken a Mother’s Day to celebrate you? Celebrating our own successes as mothers can give us a better sense of accomplishment and importance.
This Mother’s Day, let’s take time to invest a little in ourselves. Here are some quick ideas!
Reflect on good memories.
When I look back on pictures of my kids when they were babies and little people, I’m so surprised at how fast time flies. It also helps me gain perspective and remind myself of the saying, “The days are long and the years are short.” Photos help me visually see the impact I am making on my children. Take a few minutes to look through your photos and reflect on the influence you’ve had in their lives.
Pamper your skin.
Take time to pamper your skin. Get a facial, make a homemade facial mask, or purchase a quality exfoliating cream or moisturizer. Relax in a lavender bubble bath. Trust me, taking a little time to focus on skincare will make you feel more rejuvenated and ready to conquer motherhood again.
Get a good night’s sleep.
It has been said that moms lose about nine hours of sleep each week. Mother’s Day is a great opportunity to gain some of that back. Prepare a good sleep environment by eliminating distractions in your room – noises, bright light, electronics, etc. Sleeping on satin sheets can help to regulate your body temperature while you sleep and reduce friction that pulls on your skin and hair.
Buy yourself a gift.
Go ahead, splurge a little. Buy that something that you’ve been needing, or better yet, wanting. (Like a quality, satin pillowcase. Wink.) If splurging could be too risky for your budget, then set an amount within your budget. Sometimes it is nice to be able to buy a little something for ourselves.
Take a small vacation – alone.
Sometimes we just need a little hiatus from mothering. A little alone time can restore our energy and allow us to be the mothers we want to be – more energetic, loving, and patient. Treat yourself to a small getaway, just you. You will come back rejuvenated and happy. If a trip isn’t possible, try an afternoon away or even an hour to recharge. You’ll be surprised how even over a short period of “you” time, you’ll feel refreshed.
Finally, Happy Mother’s Day to all of you out there. Pat yourselves on the back. You’re doing the hardest but most rewarding job on the planet!
With another Earth Day behind us, I’m once again thinking of the mantra:
Reduce, Reuse & Recycle
And because we should be thinking about the impact we’re having on the planet every day, I think about what I’m doing to use less, reuse more and recycle. The good news is sleeping on a satin pillowcase is a small way to do all three. Here’s how:
1. Use less hair product
By sleeping on satin, you prevent the friction that causes dry, damaged and frizzy hair. Because of this, you can significantly reduce the amount of hair products you buy such as detangling sprays, smoothing serums and other stuff.
2. Less in landfills
I used to use a bottle of detangling spray every 2 weeks on my daughter’s hair. I always felt guilty about all of the plastic bottles we went through. Once she started sleeping on satin, our plastic recycling was significantly reduced. We only had to buy detangling spray a few times a year to help with really rough mornings. Sleeping on a satin pillowcase meant we had to recycle approximately 90% less bottles!
3. Fewer blow-outs and styling sessions
A customer just emailed and said she was skeptical at first but is now a believer because she can go 2 to 3 days LONGER between her professional blow-outs thanks to Hair Fairy. So your styling time and time in the chair at your local dry bar is freed up for other things (and other things to spend on)!
4. Satin lasts for years
We’re still sleeping on the satin pillowcases that were prototypes for the original Hair Fairy. Some are going on 8+ years old! Because they’re made of satin, we wash them with our sheets and other bedding. Easy-peasy. Talk about reusing! Just don’t wash them with velcro. Trust us on this one.
So congratulations! By sleeping on Hair Fairy, you’re doing one more thing to help our great planet stay green and beautiful!
(Like the photo? Its me walking across a creek on a backpacking trip this summer. Talk about seeing Mother Nature in all her glory!)