Comments on: My Ultimate Downfall: Self-Care

By: Traci

Traci — Sun, 27 Apr 2008 01:33:00 +0000

I’m also guilty of undergarment-procrastination. I definitely need to take better care of myself and my own needs too.

By: bethn

bethn — Sat, 26 Apr 2008 22:49:00 +0000

I’m horrible at taking care of myself. I never buy myself new things even when i need it, although I have no problem buying things for the boys. I’ve even had a gift certificate for a massage for a year and still haven’t used it. That would require spending time on me and that I never seem to manage. Although I’m trying to do better. YOur post encourages me to keep trying. THanks.

By: Jamie - Family Focused Fun

Jamie - Family Focused Fun — Sat, 26 Apr 2008 17:04:00 +0000

Amy – Oh my I can completely relate to you on this! I just made myself buy a new pair of jeans and 2 new decent bras. Other than that I had yucky old nursing ones that didn’t fit and jeans that were developing literal holes that were embarrassing to be caught wearing. I just hate spending money on myself but like you said…sometimes you do need to replace items and it isn’t good to just put it off and go around being embarrassed of how you are dressed!

By: Sarah

Sarah — Sat, 26 Apr 2008 11:34:00 +0000

Boy, by the end of your post this was really hitting home!! I’m still wearing ratty old nursing bras (and my baby hasn’t nursed in over a year) because I don’t want to spend the money on new stuff. I get my hair cut about twice a year because I don’t want to spend the money. I rarely buy clothes or shoes of any kind for myself because I don’t want to (yes, spend the money). On the other hand, with all the freebies I’ve been getting thanks to your site I have plenty of pampering and toiletry items that I didn’t spend a dime on!
And I did ask for one of those bubbling foot spas for Christmas and enjoy it thoroughly, when I remember to use it.

By: mira

mira — Sat, 26 Apr 2008 09:11:00 +0000

Too true! All of it. I am really bad at self-care to the point where I have driven myself to exhaustion – literally. My new committment is to take time for myself realizing that if I don’t I’m not teaching my daughters to, and that would be a shame.

By: NeedANap2

NeedANap2 — Sat, 26 Apr 2008 00:56:00 +0000

I don’t seem to have a problem with basic appts (dr, dentist) but others like hair and new clothes are definitely an issue! (I do the budgeting so I know how tight our finances are.)

By: Emma

Emma — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 22:21:00 +0000

Reading! I miss reading so much and am desperately trying to figure out how to put that time back into my life! And taking photos just because I love to; I miss that too.
Great post Amy! Self-care is so important, yet so hard!

By: Ahorros y cupones en Español

Ahorros y cupones en Español — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 21:59:00 +0000

Im so agree in so many things!!
for example:I dont know how long ago I bought a shirt for me, but my kids closet explode with so many clothes!!

By: Frugal Dad

Frugal Dad — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 21:51:00 +0000

I occasionally fall into the trap of canceling personal health appointments, etc. I have learned over the years though that I must take of myself so that I can take care of others.

By: Kellie

Kellie — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 21:29:00 +0000

Wow. I could have written this too. I’m the same way — if I need a new skin care item or underwear (!) or something of the sort, I don’t give in because I’m trying to not spend so much money. And I too put off appointments for hair, etc., because I’m too busy with other family stuff and it just seems like a hassle. But your post came at the perfect time, because I’ve been struggling with my “frumpy” self lately. Thanks for the inspiration!