Indulge Yourself with Lingerie
As women, we spend most of our waking hours serving others - our
mates, our bosses, our children, and even our parents. On our
mental checklist of priorities, our needs are all too often
relegated to the bottom of the list. Over time, neglecting our
own needs takes its toll, not only on us, but also on those we
love. When our own proverbial well is empty, we have nothing
left to give to others.
That's why it's important that you make a commitment to
indulging yourself at least once a week. Carve out time to take
a bubble bath, go on a nature walk, spend quiet time journaling,
or going solo to a movie. Once you've gotten into the habit of a
regular indulgence, expand your self-care to include buying
yourself a special gift from time to time.
While there may be many items on your wish list, there's a case
to be made for indulging yourself with lingerie. In the process
of serving others, we often lose sight of our womanliness. Our
femininity takes a back seat to the roles we play in our lives,
and beautiful lingerie can help us reconnect with our feminine
nature.
Although lingerie can certainly be sexy, giving yourself the
gift of lingerie isn't intended to be sexual. Whether or not you
have a partner, wearing a beautiful bra and panty set can make
you feel terrific. Having a supply of teddies doesn't mean you
have to parade around in them. Instead, wear teddies under a
dress or blouse and feel the silky smoothness against your skin.
Instead of wriggling into pantyhose every workday, switch to
stockings and garters. Stockings are guaranteed to make you feel
womanly. Others may wonder where your secret smile is coming
from, but you don't need to tell.
Remember that you don't have to have a model's body in order to
enjoy lingerie. There are bustiers, teddies, stockings, and bra
and panty sets made for plus-size women. There's no room in life
for body shame, so enjoy your curves! Regardless of your size
and shape, you're entitled to indulge your feminine nature.
We have wondrous opportunities to enjoy life's bounty. We have
an obligation to ourselves and to those we love to reap both
joyful moments and secret pleasures. When we do, we become more
fulfilled and are better equipped to meet the demands placed on
us by our families, friends, and coworkers.