I assume that at some point in each of our lives, most of us have enjoyed and even indulged in a little (or a lot of) flirting. I realized today that we all still need a little flirting and no I don't mean flirting with an admirer or lover, I mean with ourselves. Let me explain....As women we all know that we are our harshest critique and judge! With that said we can also be our own best friend but that takes some work. In my world as a boutique owner and small business owner, dressing models in Italian made pants from our La Dolce Vita collection and hiring photographers is just not in the budget leaving me with myself as the model and sometimes photographer as well. This new job title started off on an awkward foot as I felt inadequate to fulfill this position but having no other option, I kept on doing the job.
I did not expect what happened next!
One day while taking photographs, wearing a new pair of Italian made magic pants from the La Dolce Vita collection, I realized that I was not as "stiff" as I had been, I had started to relax and I was actually enjoying this. I was getting to know the person looking back at me in the mirror in a new way. We made friends and I now see that I actually flirt with her and with the camera.
I bring this up here because of how it often helps my day, my attitude and the thoughts I have about my body. My body image and self esteem has never been good to say the least but making friends with myself has given me a new way of seeing and appreciating myself.
What if......What if we could all be our own best friend and flirt a little with that reflection in the mirror even if just when brushing our hair....
How that changes my entire day is immense!! I have a little bounce in my step which was lacking, I am not as critical and judgmental towards myself, my mood is lighter and I smile a lot more. I even laugh more!
When I am lighter and happier so is my household and all those I come across throughout my day! The ripple effect is heart warming and encouraging!
Try it even if it feel weird at first.... checkout the parts of yourself you like, learn to highlight them in your clothing choices, our Italian made pants from the collection La Dolce Vita makes it easy to feel great when wearing them, make friends with your reflection, little by little it will change your day , your week.....your life!
I know you get the picture and I also know that it’s easier said than done but YOU CAN!! if you want to....
If my day is better and your day is better , how many others could our “feel good” day affect? How wonderful of a thought is that :)
So cheers to La dolce vita!!
smile, flirt and have beautiful days ;-) and live La Dolce Vita!!