"Some young Hollywood starlets remind me of my grandmother's old farmhouse -- all painted up nice on the front side, a big swing on the backside, and nothing whatsoever in the attic." -- Bette Davis
While it's true that some people take 'painting up the outside' a little too far....I also think that those with a too cluttered attic have also missed the point. It's all about balance.
Let's face it....there is something to be said about taking care of yourself and your appearance. I think it is something we should all take pride in. (I mean really....doesn't everyone just look a little bit better in a suit and tie or little black dress?! {and new pair of shoes!!}) But taking care of yourself also means nurturing your inner self as well. Mind. Intellect. Spirit. Emotions.
Most jobs these days require you to hone your skills in your chosen field. Called 'professional development' or 'improvement' their goal is to get you upgrading and relearning important skills so that you stay relevant and up to date with respect to the latest rules, information and/or techniques. This idea makes sense when we think about our work lives but we often fail to consider these 'upgrades' when it comes to our personal lives.
Let's face it....there is something to be said about taking care of yourself and your appearance. I think it is something we should all take pride in. (I mean really....doesn't everyone just look a little bit better in a suit and tie or little black dress?! {and new pair of shoes!!}) But taking care of yourself also means nurturing your inner self as well. Mind. Intellect. Spirit. Emotions.
Most jobs these days require you to hone your skills in your chosen field. Called 'professional development' or 'improvement' their goal is to get you upgrading and relearning important skills so that you stay relevant and up to date with respect to the latest rules, information and/or techniques. This idea makes sense when we think about our work lives but we often fail to consider these 'upgrades' when it comes to our personal lives.
And it doesn't have to be something extreme...it can be as simple as catching up on that ever expanding reading wish list or taking a course in an area of interest. Or even sharing your thoughts on random issues on an open blog. : )
The point is, life can get crazy sometimes and one thing is for sure...it is always changing! If we want to 'make it' we need to change with it.
So whatever it is for you....embrace it. You'll find it becomes easier to pretty up the outside if you're confident it represents your shining interior!
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