Stephanie Ong: Hey Girls ! Pamper Yourself Too !

In this fast-paced society, how do you take ‘ time out ’ just for you ? What , if any, indulgencies do you enjoy? How do you pamper yourself?

Never underestimate how deeply the simple pleasures in life will impact your mood, your spirit, your well-being. Life is made up of moments. Your happiness is worth it because when you are happy then you are healthier, more confident, more energetic, have less stress bogging you down, and are a better person to others around you. This is a “win-win” for everyone!

“There is nothing more important than your well-being. The better you feel the more you can live the life you want to live. You cannot climb a summit if you are feeling depleted. You cannot conquer your inner-demons with a fragile and exhausted mind.”----- My mum =)

So,give yourself what you need in each moment. Do you need rest? Plan for rest. Do you need inspiration? Read the books that feed your soul. Do you need relaxation? Get a massage. Do you need clarity? Spend time in silence. Do you need support? Reach out to friends and loved one.

Well, I try to pamper myself every chance I get. I am usually a stress ball and without all of these things I would probably have panic attacks more frequently than I already do ! Especially when I am in the exam period. Hell someone has to, right…. =)

There is many things I like when I think of pampering myself. Facials, massages, mani’s and pedi’s, gym, hot bath, spas, food and wine, new goodie, good book, sleep, macaroon, hair treatment……..I just love to be pampered.=)

So, these are what I usually do:

1) I love love love hot bath and body products. Especially scented ones. Some scents can just set me in the best mood. ( I start to self indulge in buying candles….I guess I am just a “ scent ” person) =)

2) I eat well , healthy and that feels like pampering myself.

3) Go to the gym. I need to have much exercise to raise my blood pressure and if I don’t I feel so cold.

4) A day of shopping at the mall is another way I like to reward myself, whether it be buying shoes or new clothes or whether it can be a perfume or a new hair product. I haven’t been pampering myself very much here lately due to busy exam week. Although I did yesterday I bought a new dress. Hahahaaaa. That’s how I usually pamper myself, by going on a shopping spree.

5) Find the coziest corner at the coffee shop, order a green tea latte, few macaroons or a piece of chocolate fudge cake, and read half a novel without interruption when I really want to be all alone.

The novel I love the most " EAT PRAY LOVE "

6) I do ABSOLUTELY nothing somedays and love it ! Sit in my favourite chair and just chill with no noise or distractions ( ah sweet silence ) I put on music and make myself a cup of hot chocolate drink or Almond tea. Or hole up in my bedroom with a cozy throw to watch some reality tv show.

I did came up with my total pampering idea which I can do at any time here, costs practically nothing. Pampering yourself doesn’t have to be expensive for me especially I am in overseas. Haven’t had a facial, pedi’s and mani’s, spa, Jacuzzi and acupuncture in like four months as it is really costly here. Next up--- Jacuzzi, facial and acupuncture when I am having my winter break back in Malaysia in another 2 weeks time.

7) However, I try to do a weekly facial by applying the Renovating Whitening Masque and Bilberry Myrtille Gel Mask myself at home. Then, followed by the SKIN PHYSICS Photon Rejuvenation System – which known as LED Light Therapy , and then go to bed earlier. Sleep is also a big part of pampering. Hehe.