"Man I feel Like a Woman"

What a great song... Shania Twain's "Man, I feel like a woman".   Tonight some thoughts of this came to mind.  I was talking with my friend earlier this week and in our chat I could tell she was beyond overwhelmed.  She was overwhelmed by finances, money, schedules, calendars, organizing, grocery shopping, weight, dieting, food, children and work.  I could feel the tension in her soul as we spoke.  As women, we go through life like this.  Living in a constant whirlwind of feelings and fiasco's that rule our mind and time.

As I was exercising today I begin to feel this energy that I was doing something good for me!  That I was taking time out of my schedule, in between all of the chaos in my schedule, I took out time that was important.  (Now as a disclaimer, I do understand that some women's schedules are way different, way more, more children, homework, etc.  Mine right now only consists of a 12 week old, husband, dog, house repairs, job, and church.  This can be overwhelming.)

So my question is- What as a women do you do for yourself? To feel like a woman?   Here are some good examples of way to feel like a woman. 

1.  Exercising- gives you energy, increases your confidence
2.  Pedicures - even if you don't buy them, then give them to yourself at home
3. Hot Shower or Bath- relax, burn a candle, spray a room fragrance
4. Go Shopping or Window Shop-  be out into the open with everyone for fresh air.
5.  Fix your hair in a new style :)
6.  Read a Magazine
7.  Chat with a girlfriend
8.  Wear High Heels
9.  Put on Lipstick or Lipgloss - instant shine!
10.  Mark one thing off of your to-do list.  (Even if it is just one thing- don't pressure yourself)

What makes you feel like a woman?  do you have a routine?  It is so important to feel like a woman. You are confidant in yourself and it makes you more confidant in your marriage.   Confidance is like a happiness- it grows, but it grows from you finding it within yourself and your situation. So for my friend "C", take time for yourself and find out who you are -- We can spreadsheet the rest ;)