Madame Butterfly: Emerging From Lockdown Transformed

The past few weeks have shown us that there’s nothing that we can afford to take for granted. Not our jobs, not our lifestyle. Not the bakery round the corner that does those gorgeous little croissants in the morning. Nothing! Still, while we may mourn all that we’ve lost during the pandemic and subsequent lockdown, we should also embrace the opportunities it brings us. We are isolated from our friends, our colleagues and our family. But this also gives us an opportunity to redefine ourselves in their eyes. A chance to emerge like a butterfly from a chrysalis. A chance to transform ourselves in mind and body and emerge from this ordeal a better version of ourselves. 

Here we’ll look at some of the ways in which you can prepare yourself to introduce the world to the new and improved you...

Transform your smile

If you’ve long been unhappy with your smile, you’re not alone. Around half of all British adults are unhappy with the way their smile looks. But even though a visit to the dentist won’t be on the cards for some time, you can still transform your smile. You can try out invisible braces which can straighten out your teeth over time yet are completely discreet. All you need to do is make some impressions and wait to receive your braces in the post. They fit comfortably over your teeth and transform your smile one day at a time.  

Transform your hair

Want to make a bold statement when you return to the workplace and your old favourite haunts? Changing your hair is one of the most effective ways in which you can do it. You have the opportunity to grow your hair out, style, colour or (if you’re feeling bold) cut your hair however you like. You’d be astonished what you can learn on YouTube. 

Transform your look

The highstreet may be on lockdown, but there are lots of online retailers desperate to give you your fashion fix. They say that every time you go shopping you should pick up one item that scares you just a little. These are the pieces that end up being your favourites. The current climate allows you to take risks. Try new combinations and outfit ideas. Make use of generous returns policies. And try new make up and clothing combinations, too. Of course, you don’t want to lose all the flourishes that make you you. But this is the perfect time to experiment, refine and try out new ideas. 

Transform your attitude

This is a great opportunity to make changes on the inside as well as the outside. It’s a great time to work on aspects of our personality or temperament that we’re not happy with. A great time to employ CBT strategies and stop punishing ourselves with negative thoughts. A time for self affirmation and self love. This is your opportunity to emerge happier and more at ease with yourself. Remember that self love is not vanity… it’s sanity.  

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