Catherine uses classic FRIENDS moments to help you find your mojo.
Light a candle.
Candles are not only for blackouts and romantic marriage proposals. They are just as fantastic for a solo night in. I always stock up on my favorite scents, usually with floral notes or hints of clean ocean air. As soon as I turn off a lamp and light a candle, my bedroom feels instantly serene.
Take a bubble bath.
Stripping down is probably a no-brainer, but this is a longer ceremony that doesn’t always occur to everyone. Once Chandler got a taste of this decadent ritual, he couldn’t help but steal Monica’s wonderfully crafted bath. Bath toys optional.
Slip on silk.
Whether it’s a new pair of pajamas, your trusty robe, or your favorite pair of underwear, silk (or lace) can make a girl feel sexier… whether you’re practicing the art of seduction at home or out to dinner with your significant other’s parents.
Put on a mask.
A face mask, that is. It’s an act that literally changes your face. So let it change your mood as you wash it away! Your skin will feel refreshed, and you will bring out that natural glow. Just ask Ross.
Do your hair.
Let’s face it: Putting on a full face of make-up to go nowhere is a total waste. But you can take part of your getting-ready-to-go-out ritual and curl your locks to feel instantly more glamorous. The best part? You are doing it just for yourself.
Turn up your favorite song.
Do a little dance. Make a little love. Well, pretty much, get down tonight. There’s nothing like a dance party (even if it’s just you in your bathroom) to release endorphins.
Spritz your special perfume before you sleep.
That lovely scent will ease you into sexy sleep. Then when you wake up and go about your day, it will feel like your own little secret. (Reminder: spray away from your eyes and other living beings.)
When you feel good, you look good and inevitably attract good to you. So go on with your bad self, but beware of the effect you may have on others.
xo Catherine
Catherine Abalos is founder and editor of The Single Diaries.