So I did a thing today!

[MindfulMoment]

It’s been years and years since I went to a beauty shop to have my hair done. Everything about it gives me anxiety. It takes so long, I feel trapped, I feel like eyes are on me and split decisions to be made. But today I went. Got some highlights, got a nice fresh hair cut, blow dry and style. The minute I sat down I started to panic. I almost left because the thought of sitting there for 2-3 hours in that state was too much. But I steeled myself and reminded myself it would pass. And it did. And by the end, I actually had enjoyed the time pampering myself. And my hair looks great. Much better than my at home hack jobs I’ve been getting lol. I’ve missed out on so many things for years and years. Do I want to go back and do it again soon, probably not lol but I did it!!! Could I live without it? Of course…. But I have to keep doing things out of my box. And this was WAAAY out of my hippie tree hugger box lol

[IncognitoC]

Well done you. You have done fantastically. You should be ultra proud of yourself. Next time you’re thinking about going again you might just think darn it and go. Again well done you

[MindfulMoment in reply to IncognitoC]

You are so right. That’s a good attitude. It’s amazing to realize how absent from life you can really become. And I think we tell ourselves we’re ok with that as a defense, but really it’s kinda nice. I feel like I’m a tourist in my own town lol

[CLB1125]

Proud of you!

[gajh]

Congratulations!! Well done.

[bethelbee]

Kudos to you for doing something 'waaay out of your hippie tree hugger box' !! I love that line!! Congratulations 🎉

[Hidden]

Good for you..I haven't been able to. Phil that off. I've made numerous appraisal for hair and nails cancelled them all.

[MindfulMoment in reply to Hidden]

Same. I don’t know what it is about hair, I guess it feels vulnerable in a way. I don’t know. I hear people say how much they enjoy it and get so excited about it. I feel like I’m gonna suffocate lol.

[Hidden in reply to MindfulMoment]

I used to care about my appearance, but don't anymore. Recently had to travel and because i didn't know anyone, I felt free to go without hair being done, only mascara and lip gloss. It was freeing. Now I back and panicking about going out.

[dotspot80 in reply to Hidden]

I am in the same place as you are, don.t know how to fix it, I keep trying.

[Hidden in reply to dotspot80]

It's all we can do

[punkster]

So proud of you! I imagine you look great. Each time you do something like that it will get easier and easier.

[Trainchaser]

Congratulations on your wonderful accomplishment