I know this sounds a bit cheesy, but ever since turning 30 earlier this year I’ve noticed a big personal shift towards wellness. I’ve always been health conscious–I stick to a consistent workout routine and (try to) eat clean as often as I can–but recently I’ve been focused on both mental and physical wellness. I’ve been noticing myself gravitating towards self help and personal growth books, investing more in things that make me happy, and making more time for myself. I’ve been taking notes from women who inspire me too, and incorporating their wellness tips and tricks into my routine. Below are my five favorite wellness tips right now.
1. Morning Meditation
I used to be one of those people that snoozed a billion times and woke up at the very last second before I had to get ready. After reading The Miracle Morning (which I highly suggest) I started creating my own peaceful morning routine. I like to get up, have a glass of lemon water, start brewing coffee, and then settle into my living room to meditate. I have been using the Headspace app, which I also highly recommend, and it’s made my entire meditating journey really enjoyable and easy. I started meditating for three minutes a day and now I’m up to 10, and I even meditate at night sometimes as well! It’s really helped me slow down, de-stress, and start my day off in a really positive way.
2. Adaptogenic Powders
I’ll be honest, when I first heard about adaptogens over a year ago, I rolled my eyes. I even did a spoof on Gwyneth Paltrow’s GOOP detox here. But after doing the GOOP cleanse, I quickly saw the beautiful benefits of Ashwagandha, He Shu Wu, Maca and Cordyceps. Like most, I get spells of major anxiety. Sometimes it would be over the silliest things too, like a slightly off-putting email that made me feel uneasy. I’ve noticed incorporating adaptogens into my morning smoothie or tea routine has leveled out my nerves and makes me feel more calm and level-headed, and better suited to handle less comfortable situations. I’ve been using powders from Moon Juice, but Sun Potion has nice options too! You can also take these in the pill form if that’s more conducive to your lifestyle.
3. Crystal Healing
Regardless of your spiritual beliefs, one thing I’ve learned most people agree on are the laws of energy. About two years ago I discovered the powers of crystal healing and I’ve not looked back since! Now I’m not saying to go all Spencer Pratt and spend your life savings on crystals (because weirdly, it’s possible–they aren’t cheap!) but I do encourage you to find a store that sells them and see if and what speaks to you. I personally like perusing the isles at House of Intuition. You’ll notice that some crystals stand out to you, and I encourage you to read the captions of what the crystals that speak to you help with or represent. You’ll be surprised just how accurate your instincts are. I like to have little bowls of crystals all around the house. I love green calcite and clear quartz, amethyst and rose quartz. I also carry around a black tourmaline stone to help ward off bad energy.
4. Bath + Candle Nights
Sometimes we forget that some of the most relaxing, luxurious things are right at home! Never underestimate the power and calming capabilities of a good soak. There are a few things that make bath time even better. First, a good Spotify station (I like Tycho and The XX because they are so calm and play some of my favorite songs. Second, delicious bath oils and salts. I like to sprinkle Herbivore CALM bath salts in the tub along with my favorite essential oils, like lavender (which promotes restful sleep) and bergamot (which helps us relax and destress.) And three, a yummy candle! There’s something about bathing in candle light that feels like the most luxurious thing in the world to me, and my signature candle scent is Pommes Frites Teakwood and Tobacco candle. I swear a bath a week is good for the soul.
5. Infared Saunas
I recently got to go to Sweat by Skintuition in Woodland Hills, CA and I was instantly hooked. I did my first 60 minute session inside the infrared sauna and it was life changing! As someone who works out 4-5 times a week, I’m no stranger to sweating, but this is a different type of sweat. You don’t get all sweaty right away either, it takes a minute because this type of heat heats up the inside of your body. At Sweat, you get your own private sauna too and it has chromotherapy too! I might do a whole post on that next… The sessions are $45 and the benefits include skin rejuvenation, detoxification, relaxation, weight loss, stress relief, improved circulation and lower blood pressure. Sounds fab right? Definitely see if there is one near you!
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Vintage bag, similar one here
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