GROOMING FOR GROWTH!!

THE ROLE OF GROOMING

Grooming has made a noticeable difference in my daily life and how I prepare for the future. It’s essential for looking presentable in situations like job interviews or day-to-day activities. Beyond appearances, grooming boosts self-esteem, creates happiness in how we look, helps attract others, and ensures good hygiene, even animals have their own methods of grooming! I usually had the habit of chewing my nails when I was stressed or anxious, suddenly I was so interested in the nails care, I found it incredible since I like working with my hands, and to do nails you need to be creative and be good at hand work, just with that you can win money, so I was really impressed. I started a nails course and started to take care of my nails and stopped chewing them. During the course, during the course, I learned that nai care isn't just abut aesthetics, i'ts as abut heath it's not just for them to look good but also it's healthy since the hands touches a lot of things during the day, since that that day my hands and nails look prettier and healthier!

HOW DOES GROOMING AFFECTS US?

When we look at grooming in animals, it’s clear that it serves multiple purposes—health, attraction, stress relief, and even survival. This makes me think about how grooming connects to humans and personal development.

Just as animals groom to stay healthy or attract mates, grooming for us can boost confidence and improve how we see ourselves. It’s not just about looking good but about the emotional benefits that come with it. For example, I once had the habit of chewing my nails when I felt stressed or anxious. But as I started learning more about nail care, I realized it was more than just about appearance—it was about creating a healthy routine that made me feel good inside and out.

THIS HAS WORKED FOR ME...

As I mentioned earlier, grooming has been a key factor in changing some of my bad habits. It encouraged me to care more about my physical appearance and hygiene, which eventually became part of my daily routine. There’s something so rewarding about receiving compliments on how you look and knowing the effort you’ve put in has helped you feel better about yourself.

When I joined the nail course, it opened up a whole new perspective for me. Beyond learning new techniques and practicing hard skills, I saw an opportunity to turn this hobby into something more meaningful—a small business. I dove into researching entrepreneurship and explored ways to start my own venture. It was a completely new experience, but the excitement of learning and creating something on my own was incredibly fulfilling.

This journey taught me that grooming isn’t just about appearance it’s about self-improvement, discipline, and even discovering new opportunities. What started as a way to care for myself became a path to personal and professional growth.

SOME TIPS!!

☆ Know Yourself! It's important to understand how you want to present yourself. Explore social media for inspiration that resonates with your style and personality.

☆ Shaving: Take care of grooming to feel confident and fresh.

☆ Bathing: Enjoy a full-body cleanse from head to toe. Turn it into a relaxing and rejuvenating ritual.

REFERENCES

Feusner, J. D., Hembacher, E., & Phillips, K. A. (2009). The Mouse Who Couldn’t Stop Washing: Pathologic grooming in animals and humans. CNS Spectrums, 14(9), 503–513. https://doi.org/10.1017/s1092852900023567

Nails, T. (2019, September 12). What are the benefits of grooming? Trieu Nails London. https://trieunails.com/benefits-of-grooming-nail-salon-bethnal-green/

Unknown. (2009). Personal care, hygiene, and grooming. https://www.cmhcm.org/provider/centrain/Training_Units/Personal_Care_Hygiene_Grooming.pdf