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By Denise Michaels, Author, “Testosterone-Free Marketing”

Fair warning: this post isn’t about business, marketing, testosterone or strategic stuff. But it is about women and taking care of yourself.

Last year I was browsing through the half-priced book table at Barnes & Noble when bought a silly book titled, “Wear More Cashmere.” I wanted to treat myself. If you’d like to feel a little more like a woman: which makes us feel a little more successful – keep reading.

A book about ways to “pamper your inner princess” isn’t meant to be taken seriously. As I read, I thought about other ways to take care of myself that don’t necessarily take much money. Because I don’t always want to be thinking about business goals

This may sound crazy – or you might relate. Right now I have a drawer in my bathroom full of skin care products I don’t use twice a day because then I’d run out. I’m stingy with the eye cream and the neck cream. I own ‘em but don’t always use ‘em. Same thing with vitamins. I have a drawer full in the kitchen but rarely take ‘em because then I might run out.

Are you stingy with yourself? Whether it’s healthy food because you think they’re more expensive or anything else that would make you feel better.

I decided to stop doing that. I’ll take my vitamins, use my skin care stuff and wear my cashmere sweater and a nice pair of earrings – even if it’s with my jeans on a Monday afternoon when I’m not going anywhere.

What are a few things you can do to make yourself feel a more luxurious and successful?

* Keep your closets organized and orderly so it’s easy to choose your clothes for the day
* Paint the wall behind your bed in a deep, rich color like red
* Buy thirsty, luxurious, Egyptian cotton towels. I got mine on sale for half off 15 years ago and I still use them almost daily. A real bargain.
* Don’t leave the house without looking in the mirror to make sure you’re presentable. Brush hair, lip gloss, clothes clean – just the basics go a long way
* Find a brand of stain remover product that works. I’m not an Amway distributor but I use their laundry products because they save my clothes which saves me money.
* Anything stained or torn that can’t be fixed – get rid of it.
* Remove anything from your closet that doesn’t fit or make you feel good. I did this a few months ago and it’s great to go to a closet where everything fits. Give it away or box it up and put it in storage.
* Use your good dishes and wine glasses – even if you’re just drinking orange juice
* Buy organic tea and drink it from a beautiful cup or mug
* Make your bedroom a sanctuary with cozy, flannel sheets for winter
* Even if you work at home dress as if you have a business meeting. Studies show home-based workers perform better when they dress better.
* Wear sexy heels, even if they’re boots with heels in winter to make you feel more feminine.
* Even if you’ve been married for years treat your husband like you did when you were engaged and madly in love – it’ll encourage him to do the same
* Give everyone else in the household a few assigned jobs (age appropriate for kids) that are their responsibility all the time.
* Take a bath with your favorite bubble bath, candles and soothing music
* Keep your purse well-organized so you don’t have to fish for your keys, cell phone or driver’s license
* Gradually replace ugly things in your home with beautiful things. Wait for sales and replace things (especially in the kitchen) that are chipped, cracked, yellowed and just plain ugly. When you surround yourself with beauty – life is a little better.

This list may seem funny in a blog about marketing, business and success. However, success is about the journey of life and enjoying it along the way. Because, if you don’t take the time to cherish what you’ve attained so far how will you ever believe in the possibility of tomorrow? By giving yourself little luxuries here and there when you’re money catches up with your goals you’ll know how great it feels to pamper your own inner princess.

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