Your truest friend, your mother will always be the one person who tells you, “Yes you can.” The moment a child is born, the mother is also born – she never existed before – the woman yes but not the mother… Motherhood, the most special gift of all is something that the vast majority of lucky women embrace with open arms. To be a teacher, best friend, inspiration, confidante, mentor, manager, PA, nurse, provider, house keeper, cook and just plain rock takes some doing! Sometimes, unfortunately, at the expense of a woman’s own identity and needs – rather than be a ´yummy mummy´, we often feel like a ´humdrum mum´! To retain a sense of self is vital, feeling happy inside will lead to the most rewarding and fulfilling relationships possible.
It’s important to invest some time in yourself, it needn’t cost so much, often the simplest things in life bring the most joy… a walk in the woods, catching up with old friends, a regular workout. If something is important to you then just fit it in! Taking time out for you will benefit all those around you. A woman needs to look and feel her best and having little treats such as your nails painted, a spray tan (excellent to disguise tiredness or lumpy bits!), your unruly eyebrows shaped, or a luxurious pedicure with a friend can make all the difference – moreover a massage or facial in a scented candlelit room can provide just the level of peace and calm necessary to re-energise and re-invigorate you. There are many short-cuts to looking good when time is in short supply, the latest techniques in permanent cosmetics are becoming increasingly popular and a great solution for effortless beauty, as one of our clients says: “As a Mum of three young daughters it’s hard to find time for myself. I’m conscious of trying to look my best without spending lots of time away from my girls. Permanent make-up artistically applied by Helen at Loved in Bramhall is my answer. The care and professional techniques for eyebrows and lips allow me to feel confident, natural and well presented at all times.” Sarah of Bramhall. Life is not all about duty and responsibility unless that’s the way you choose to play it. Don’t be so busy looking after everybody else that you forget about you, inject some fun into life, value yourself and never let resentment creep in. The pure joy of giving comes from a heart overflowing with love and happiness; it´s up to you to keep topping it up!
