All tagged self care advice
Inspired by her neighbor in the Dominican Republic at a young age, Deisy Suarez learned beauty rituals and later used them to take care of her skin during the roughest New York City winters. She often dreamed of owning her own spa while window shopping in the city and envisioned herself as the next Elizabeth Arden, with a chain of spas similar to the Red Door. Deisy’s goal was not only to do what she loved but to make a difference in people's lives, create jobs, and help single moms who struggled to make ends meet in the beauty industry.
Pumpkin spiced lattes will soon give way to turkey feasts and gift shopping. The holidays are festive and fun but they are also a prominent source of stress and anxiety for many. Before this year’s winter wonderland and holiday season, let’s learn some self-care tips to help you show up as the best version of yourself.
When we are tired and drained, it shows in our work and relationships. Once you incorporate self-care into your routines, it has the power to reduce stress and anxiety and cultivate better relationships with yourself and others.
It wasn’t that I didn’t want a partner ever again—I very much love being in (good) relationships. It was that I was truly enjoying the experience of living as though I was enough instead of buying into the belief that because I didn’t have a partner, there was something off-putting, wrong, or unattractive about me. It took some time to get used to, as all habits do, but I wouldn’t give that time up for anything.
Here are the questions that were born from my happily single and exploratory years. I use them with my design clients, friends, and even myself.
