Summer is here and s and the o-fficial start of flip flop season!  Make sure your toes are in on the fun with some nail color!  But don't leave your nail color to chance!  In order to live like your nail color, use my two rules to Pick a Polish on Purpose.

Rule #1 - Always Pick a Different Color

The biggest reason to always pick a different color is this:  We women are waaaaaaay too uptight about making change and taking risks.

We too easily get our panties in a wad that something will go wrong, that we'll fail, or that someone will think something awful about us.  And for what?  Most of the time things turn out okay, we do just fine - or at least have fun trying - and the other person isn't thinking about us nearly as much as we assumed.

By picking a different nail color every time you do your nails, you're practicing getting more comfortable with change.  If you love the new color, fabulous!  If you just can't stand it, take it off!  A cotton ball soaked with nail polish remover is no match for that ugly color.  Love it or hate it, either way you took a risk, you lived through it, and you took some of the fear out of change, one nail color at a time.

Rule #2 - Always Make Sure It Has an Inspiring Name

There are so many great nail color names today that there's just no excuse for a name that's boring or that you don't love. Your nail color's name should make you laugh or inspire you. When you glance at your fingernails with Make Mamma Happy or know that your toes are poking out from your sandals with Wine Not, your nail color name is egging you on to crack a smile.

What do you do when you love the nail polish color, but the name is booooring?  Make up a new one!  It's only a sticker for goodness sake.  In fact, change it several times if you want.  Always remember, these are your nails and this is your experience.  Be in the driver's seat and enjoy the ride.

While putting on your chosen polish ask yourself,

"Why did I pick this color and how does the name inspire me?"

Any reason is acceptable as long as it means something to you.  The great thing is that you can recall these thoughts and feelings every time you look at your fingers or toes.  Think of it as taking at least 10, perhaps 20, reminders with you to increase your sanity, confidence, or fun!

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