As we make our way through the final month of the summer, I’m continuing to focus on my wellness, my health and overall mindfulness in several areas of my life. And I invite you to join me! The thing about focusing on mindfulness is that it doesn’t have to be complicated or overwhelming. It’s actually just the opposite: I want to offer you simple, easy changes that you can incorporate into your daily routine that aren’t an inconvenience.
No one has time to reconfigure their entire life, but swapping a toxic beauty product for a cleaner version, or taking a supplement once a day, or getting active for just 30 mins, or committing to better sleep – these are things I can manage. You with me?
FIRST, A FOCUS ON MENTAL HEALTH.
One of the best ways I focus on mindfulness is by taking care of my mental health. If you’re someone who spends a lot of time on your phone, explore some of these apps to see if they can help you remain focused throughout your M-F or simply cope a bit better with a bad day. Here’s what to download:
• To learn coping skills: MoodMission
• A great therapy option: Talkspace
• For stress relief: Sanvello
• For meditation: Headspace
• A fun mood boost: Happify
CATCHING THE ZZZ’s YOU NEED.
Lately it’s been hard for me to turn off my brain at night… anyone else? Like I could scroll and read one million political posts and articles and then next thing I know the clock strikes midnight and I’m like WTF am I doing ?!?! So here’s the current situation to knock myself out — two droppers of my fav sleep drops* combined with lathering CBD body butter all over my body. Then, wrapping myself in a cocoon of my Barefoot Dreams blanket. I sleep like a baby angel with this combo.
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GIVING YOUR SKIN THE SPA TREATMENT.
Next, let’s chat treating your skin like a queen. The key to smoother, healthier skin? Exfoliation. Exfoliating your face, neck and upper chest area ensures that dead skin is buffed away and new, healthy skin can thrive. The two face scrubs I swear by are the Berry Scrub + Mask, and the Essential Face Scrub from the new men’s line. Both work to gently remove dead skin cells and revitalize the complexion. I always feel like a million bucks after I take some time and do these quick masks.
• They contain natural, eco-friendly and biodegradable exfoliants
• Are suitable for all skin types
• Help promote a more even skin tone and radiant glow
Ready for more youthful, exfoliated skin this season?
Self care doesn’t have to be super luxurious or break the bank. It can be as simple as setting aside time in the morning to reflect on all you’ve accomplished this year, or going for a 30 minute walk to decompress after work.
