Self Care: A Guide For A Vintage Girl In a Modern World

You can’t help others put their oxygen masks on if you neglect to put on your own, first.

Self care is something people in this busy world seldom think about. They’re up to their necks in paperwork, and just don’t have time to make sure their needs are met.

Back 70 years ago, though, self care was something that women did on a regular basis. They took time for themselves, even while taking care of everyone else’s needs. They went to the salon, put on makeup, and dressed to the nines. All of those things, plus many more, qualify as self care.

So, please, take a second to brew up your favorite beverage and give yourself some love as we dive into self care for both the modern woman and vintage gals.

Introduction To Self Care

Self care is the art of refueling. You stop, take a break, and keep going again like you never stopped in the first place. You use this tool to keep from burning out in life. A little bit of self love here and there can make you go far. It gives you time to appreciate the work that’s been done and inspires you to go further. What reward inspires you to be your best self?

1950’s Self Care

~Going to the salon for your hair and nails

~Taking a Sunday drive

~Calling a friend or family member

~Having a skincare routine, for both morning and night

~Reading a good book or magazine

~Developing a hobby(knitting, quilting, crocheting, etc.)

~Putting on makeup and a cute outfit each morning

~Having friends or family over

~Making meals from scratch

Self Care For The 2020’s

~Keep a journal

~Go on walks

~Have a balanced diet

~Pamper yourself occasionally, like take a nice, warm bath with all the bubbles

~Don’t do it alone, reach out for help and companionship

~Practice good hygiene

~Get enough sleep

~Keep Hydrated

~Read a book, instead of looking at a screen

Try some of these out and let me know how self care has improved your life!

~Madi