Grooming is the art of cleaning and maintaining parts of the body. Self-grooming is the measure taken by a person to care, treat and clean himself/herself. So, creating time for self- grooming is majorly creating time to care, treat and clean yourself. While some people already do this, knowingly or unknowingly, it is important for everyone to intentionally make effort and here’s why:
IT IMPROVES YOUR SELF-ESTEEM
Low self-esteem and lack of confidence can ruin a person’s mental health and his/her interaction with people. Meanwhile, having confidence with the right level of self-esteem is healthy, and can open doors of opportunities one needs. This shows how self-grooming can improve a person’s life internally and externally.
IT MAKES YOU LOOK ATTRACTIVE
Have you ever wondered how some outfits look better on some people than others, even if they have the same body figure? The trick is self-grooming, one person takes better care and pays more attention to herself. Clothes aren’t the only thing that make you attractive, how you look, smell and carry yourself also play vital roles.
IT GIVES YOU RESPECT
When you spend time taking care of yourself, it shows even if you might not know it. It tells people you hold yourself in high regard, which makes them want to do so too. People literally address you based on how you look. If you are in doubt about how this works, practicalize it. Walk into a restaurant shabby looking and go the next day looking well groomed, juxtapose both experiences and compare. Which do you prefer?
IT DEPICTS PROFESSIONALISM IN YOUR WORK ENVIRONMENT
Your appearance in your work environment determines how your employers and colleagues perceive and interact with you. When you take time to groom yourself, it shows your level of professionalism. It also shows that you take your work seriously and you should be taken seriously as well.
IT INFLUENCES YOUR EMOTIONS
It is a fact that when you look good, you feel good. Self-grooming is known for having therapeutic advantages. A clear example is how you feel when you come out of a fresh bath, Nice right?!
IT TEACHES YOU HOW TO CARE FOR OTHERS
Realistically, you cannot give what you don’t possess. The way you care for yourself is how you know to care for others. It prepares you for your family and kids. The practice and experience you’ve gained from yourself is what you’ll know to give to others. Because it is a commitment you have imbibed, you’ll also know to teach your children.
IT ENHANCES PERSONAL HYGIENE
It also eliminates dirt, germs and bacteria that might be harmful to your health. Since it is a routine, way of life that is constantly practiced, it ensures proper hygiene maintenance and reduces risk of illnesses.
For all these reasons and more, taking time out to care for your skin, hair, nails, teeth and every part of your body is vital, indispensable and essential to you. if you usually don’t, start creating time for self-grooming today!
