MEETING WITH SELF
Photo Credits:
Teona-Owner @_sincerelytee_ | Makeup/Lashes
Photographer | Alfred Beverly @charissolutionsphotography
You know the phrase, "Don’t forget to check on your strong friends"? Well, that phrase is something we definitely should not forget within the fashion industry. Images and social media will have you thinking industry professionals have it all together all the time, when nothing could be far from the truth, in most cases. We are literally out here trying to hang on, stay balanced, keep our heads above water, and stay relevant with consistency all at the same time. It's completely exhausting! Things that probably help the madness continue is the "WHY", the passion, and the love that industry professionals have for their craft. How do we juggle it all and manage to stay in the game?
The only way to make some sense of it all while wearing several hats, is to understand that rest and self-care are still ways to be productive. Many think that resting, taking a nap, reading a good book, or doing something you love while building a brand or empire, is wasting time. We have to change that narrative, by understanding that taking care of "you", is not being counterproductive. No matter what the position is, we cannot keep pouring from an empty cup. Industry professionals are breathing out day in and day out, failing to take some time to breathe back in, when it's necessary to reach the end game. A spa day, taking a few days off for a cruise, getting your hair, nails, feet, and lashes done, taking a nap, will literally save lives. Carve out the me-time and add it to that calendar!
Self-care not being selfish is a real thing, so let's normalize it in areas of high traffic, high performance, and demanding positions. Keep oxygen masks close, and don't forget to check on your "strong" friends!!
