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Welcome to my first newsletter! My goal with this project is to simplify the health and wellness field to help you on your health journey.
Quote of the day:
“You can’t pour from an empty cup. Take care of yourself first”
Self-care is often overlooked in today's society. We get so caught up in the hustle and the pursuit of success that we neglect our own well-being. It's crucial to regularly check in on our physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual health to maintain balance in our lives. Take a moment to assess your current situation. Are you getting enough sleep, staying active with daily walks, staying hydrated, eating nutritious meals, and allowing yourself time to relax? If not, start implementing small daily habits you can build upon over time. Remember, caring for yourself is not selfish; it's necessary for a fulfilling and sustainable life.
My favorite self-care activities:
Journaling and reading
Going on hot girl walks
Meditation and breath work
3 Keys to Better Sleep
Sunlight early in the morning→ direct sunlight, ideally before 10 am, helps regulate your circadian rhythm. Your circadian rhythm is an internal 24-hour clock that helps regulate your sleep/wake cycle.
Reducing blue light before bed→ while light is important in the morning and can help optimize your sleep schedule, blue light can really negatively affect your sleep cycle. Being on your phone or watching TV right before bed may not always be the best for ensure you receive 7-8 hours of quality sleep. The blue light from our electronic devices dysregulates our circadian rhythm and completely throws off our sleep.
Creating the right sleep environment→ room temperature is crucial for optimal sleep. It’s important for your room to be approximately 65°F (18.3°C) when going to bed. Our body temperature decreases as we get ready for bed, so a cool room is very important to ensure good quality sleep. My roommates know I love sleeping in a cold room; they would call my room “the meat locker,” haha, but it works, and I have noticed a difference in my sleep when the room is at a cool temperature vs. a warmer temperature.
Current Favorites
Vitamin- Gluco Bitters by Organic Olivia → 30 drops in a glass of water 3x daily before meals helps stabilize our insulin spike when eating.
Drink- Spindrift → I recently bought a case of Spindrift sparkling water and loved it! The taste is a solid 8/10. The quality of ingredients is a 10/10 because it’s hard to find a flavored drink without natural flavors or fake sugars like aspartame. However, the ingredients for this drink (pink lemonade flavor) include carbonated water, cherry juice, lime juice, lemon juice, and hibiscus for color. These are all-natural, with no sugar or fake ingredients.
Morning Eyes are a thing of the past → I love waking up early, but I hate my morning eyes. So, I found my favorite morning routine tool - The Skinny Confidential Ice Roller. I don’t know how Lauryn Bostick did it, but she did. She has saved early risers all over the world. After using her ice roller, I feel awake and ready for the day.
Next time…
So long for now, but don’t be sad. I’ll be back tomorrow morning at 8 am with more tips and tricks to help you live a healthier, more balanced life :)
Tomorrows topics-
Hydration → why it’s important and fun ways to drink more water
My grocery store staples
xo
Bri