After my divorce, I promised myself one thing — I’m going to show up for me first. Part of that has been getting serious about my skin care, not in a complicated way, just a simple routine that makes me feel fresh and confident when I walk out the door. On my limited income, I’ve also started treating myself to spa days, it’s just a quiet hour, and it’s amazing how much calmer I feel when I slow down. And I’ve started jogging, which helps me sort out my thoughts and stay emotionally balanced instead of carrying stress around like a backpack. I’m getting out, meeting people, dating, having fun — but the best part is that I’m doing it from a place where I feel centered, confident, and genuinely excited about my life again.

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