Head (Outside)

• Have someone else wash your hair for you -- leaves your energy for drying it, which only you can do the way you like it.
• If you must wash your own hair, try to conserve arm strength/energy by keeping your arms low -- bring your head down, not your arms up.
• Same thing for drying your hair -- keep your arms as low as possible -- it takes a lot of strength and energy to keep your arms elevated! Experiment with ways to move your head around to meet the hair dryer, instead of the other way around.
• You've heard this one before, but find a hairstyle that is easier to maintain -- isn't it more important to FEEL good than to look perfect??
• Home all day?? Who needs makeup? Your significant other would rather enjoy some peaceful time with you without makeup than watch you nap after you take the time to put it on!
• I've found it's easiest to shower/wash hair right before bedtime than any other time of the day -- the entire process wipes out my energy bank and going to bed after provides a night of good sleep!

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