Being a Woman Is Exhausting!

Getting Ready is a lot of work some days, and today was one of them! I recognize I am not writing about anything new, nor is this post mind blowing, but I do think women’s efforts, whatever they may be, are undervalued and more recognition for what we do is needed, even if it’s about getting ready.

Today after playing padel early in the morning, I decided to not shower right a way and relax a bit before I started doing “that.” By “that” I mean showering, washing my hair, drying it, and getting ready for the day. At times these activities can be relaxing, when a choice to do them is made, but doing them because it is needed, well that is another thing. Today, I had to get ready in order to be a normal functioning adult. After my down time, I began the process and about 40 minutes later I was “done.” I threw myself on the bed and decided to take a break before getting on with my day as I felt a bit tired again. As I was sitting there, scrolling, a message popped on my screen letting me know my device that I wear on my wrist had registered an activity. WOW! I thought. Now, I have to admit, this is not the first time this has happened which is why I am writing this post. Getting ready takes a lot of energy, to the point where a device will register getting ready as an activity because your heart rate gets higher than your normal resting rate for a fifteen minute period. Now some might say perhaps I have a heart condition and this may be why my heart rate is elevated, but no I assure you this is not the case. Getting ready is just energy consuming especially if you have wavy, non controlling, mid length hair! It’s not just the hair. Its the shaving, the drying, the picking out clothes, putting creams, make-up, and clothes on. At times, it can be a lot. Oh, I would like to add that twenty minutes could easily be added to my forty minute time if I chose to fully dry my hair. Today, I left my hair semi-wet, added some goop to it, and I am hoping for the best!

This post is dedicated to all women and the things we do no matter how small or big that are not talked about, recognized, or appreciated!