So lets get into why manicures are not just a physical act of beautifying your fingernails.
I assure you it is not all about the polish!
Nail Care as Self-Care
I think most people are familiar with the importance of self-care, right?
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Those little actions done to ensure that we are okay can significantly impact our mental state.
Nail care is one of the activities that have formed part of my self-care routine practices.
Its so peaceful I cant explain why; It brings so much contentment to the heart.
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Its saying, I am worth this time that I am giving, and I deserve to feel good.
Its like getting a little shot of good feeling which is nicely complimented with sparkling neat nails.
This is why I always advise people that nail care should be viewed more as therapy than anything else.
Not only are you nursing your nails, your mind gets such tender loving care and attention too.
I know I am!
Do you notice how when you are doing your nails you are really focused on each step?
You are on your own with the task on the table.
What the science of mindfulness has revealed is that it has almost magical impacts on wellbeing.
It helps mitigate stress, anxiety and possibly depression.
And the best part?
Even if you are not going to spend several hours trying to attain that level of serenity.
Other times, its as simple as reapplying nail polish.
Often life surprises us and there are so many situations that are out of our control.
However when I sit down to paint my nails, I get to choose.
I create the color, the shape, the length.
I know Im not alone in this.
One of those easily doable activities that make the world not as messy as it actually seems.
And so it tends to alleviate anxiety.
It may sound silly but it is a very effective method I assure you.
To me it is perhaps one of the most relaxing feelings in the world.
This sensory element is possibly the biggest element involved for the therapeutic value of a manicure.
And its not only because now I have perfect nails, it is because of thehand massage!
There is always something magical in hand massage owing to the pressure points in our hands.
It has also been proved that the appearances of people make them more confident in other aspects of life.
This is because the outer appearance of an individual dictates how they feel on the inside of them.
Its unexplainable, yet liberating to decide on a design that seems like the persona you have inside you.
And when you start to think that your true personality is expressed, you feel your very best.
Its an opportunity to make pauses, be together, and then depart being even more united than before.
Whatever it is, let your nails be a form of relaxation, an artistic break from the norm.
Its a form of therapy.
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