{"id":809,"date":"2012-01-19T00:40:00","date_gmt":"2012-01-19T05:40:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/characterinkblog.com\/twelve-daily-habits-for-2012-habit-5-get-completely-ready-for-the-day\/"},"modified":"2015-07-25T17:05:15","modified_gmt":"2015-07-25T21:05:15","slug":"twelve-daily-habits-for-2012-habit-5-get-completely-ready-for-the-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/characterinkblog.com\/twelve-daily-habits-for-2012-habit-5-get-completely-ready-for-the-day\/","title":{"rendered":"Twelve Daily Habits for 2012–Habit #5: Get Completely Ready for the Day"},"content":{"rendered":"

Habit #5: Get Completely Ready for the Day (Even If You\u2019re Not Going Anywhere!)<\/strong><\/span>

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Years ago, when my older children were younger, I seldom “fancied up” unless I was going somewhere. I often put on sweats, took my walk, then showered and put another pair of sweats on. I figured that if nobody was going to see me except the kids and Ray, I may as well use that time for something else. I hated spending time getting \u201cfixed up\u201d when I could be getting something done off my list (efficiency expert gone wild here!). <\/span>

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Then I became good friends with some gals who always seemed \u201cfixed up.\u201d They always looked great no matter whether I dropped in unexpectedly or saw them at the skating rink. And I decided that my family deserved more than ponytails and sweatpants.<\/span>

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Flylady (a self-help, organizing, cleaning guru online who helps thousands of women get control of their daily lives) sends out a daily email reminder early each morning that reads, “Dress down to your shoes.” Her premise is that if you get completely ready for the day (as though you are going somewhere), you will feel more professional and serious about what you do each day. Also, if you do it first thing (or at least right after reading or exercising), you will be more energized to attack the tasks at hand.<\/span>

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Now that Ray and I dance for exercise after work some days, I don’t just have to get ready down to my shoes; I actually have to get “dressed up” (well, somewhat dressed up). The studio where we dance has an unwritten “no jeans and no sweats” policy. But you know what? I like it. I have come to enjoy not being dowdy all the time! I don’t panic if someone pulls in the driveway. If I have to run a quick, unexpected errand, I don’t have to make excuses for my appearance to everyone I see. <\/span>

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Whether you get “fancy” each day or simply get completely ready for your day and presentable, if you are a work-at-home mom, homeschooler, or housewife with littles, I think you will enjoy it too. I feel so much better coming out to teach the kids and manage the home with myself pulled together. Besides my family deserves to have a happy, glowing mommy–and wife! Smile\u2026.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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