These last few weeks have been so hectic–I haven’t been able to post as much as I’d like, because I’m getting ready to move. To a new city. To do culinary arts.
It’s insane. I’m so excited! Our apartment is covered in boxes and chaos, I just got back from viewing our new (super lovely) apartment in Toronto, and now I have just three weeks to get all our affairs in order, see all my friends–okay, so it’s just a lunch date with my cat–and give my family a long hug good-bye before I head off to the big city.
With all this chaos–my suitcase is still yet to be unpacked–I started thinking about the few key things that have helped keep me grounded while everything else is topsy turvy. I know when we talk about taking care of ourselves, we talk about lighting candles, reading a good book, and taking baths. And these are great ideas, I do them all the time! But when I feel like I have a lot on my plate, sometimes I forget to prioritize my health and wellbeing. So I created a list of things that make me feel calm, in control and well taken care of.
Number one is Allie, but I’m not willing to share, sorry.
So here are the next 4 best things you can do to show your body some love, when you feel stressed, tired or neglected! 🙂
1. Wash Your Face at Night
I know so many people who don’t have an evening skincare routine, who often sleep in their makeup and who come home after a long day of work, relax in front of the TV and then go to bed. Even if you don’t wear makeup, your face has accumulated all sorts of dirt and sweat (your body’s natural way to let go of heat and get rid of toxins), so the last thing you want to do is put that dirty face on your pillow case. A simple skincare routine not only improves your skin, but it gives you a few mindful minutes a day to focus on yourself–to reflect on the day, to shift your mindset to bedtime. Once I’ve cleaned my face at night, I’m instantly ready to curl up into bed and fall asleep.
If you want to see what I do for my all natural skincare routine, you can check it out here.
2. Take Great Care of Your Teeth
We all know we should floss, but how many of us do? I used to feel rebellious as a kid going to the dentist, when he’d ask if I brushed and flossed twice a day, to which I did the obligatory head nod, and then he’d look at my teeth and inflamed gums and know I was destined for a life of crime and gingivitis.
But seriously, I think our teeth are so neglected. We do the mandatory tooth brushing, and then, for most of us, that’s it. Your teeth are so important, and while a great diet can definitely help promote oral health, proper teeth cleaning is an added insurance against decay and cavities. Also, once you start, you’ll realize how much gunk is actually in your mouth.
Personally, everyday I brush my teeth with a natural toothpaste (I use Earth Paste), I scrape my tongue with tongue scraper (like this one), I floss my teeth and then I rinse my mouth out with a natural mouth wash (I use the Desert Essence Tea Tree Oil Mouthwash). If you only add one new element to your daily routine, I highly recommend scraping your tongue every morning–you’ll never go back, I swear. Thankfully, all of this is super inexpensive, and more importantly, effective!
3. Take Some Magnesium. If you have anxiety or stress, have trouble sleeping or have sore muscles, magnesium can really make all the difference. Most of us are magnesium deficient, since it’s so easily flushed out by caffeine, stress and even too much water! You may already know that magnesium is found naturally in raw cacao and leafy greens, but you can also take a supplement. I am so in love with Natural Calm Magnesium, which comes in a powder that you add to water. For the last few weeks, this has been a staple for me as I deal with the stress of moving. Also, it comes in Raspberry-Lemon, which tastes delicious 🙂 If you want to see a review on this product to learn more, let me know, I’m such a fan!
4. Move Your Body Everyday
Even if it’s only for 10 minutes. I know it can feel hard to make time for exercise, but moving your body is so great for your body, your cardiovascular system and your mental health. Exercise is a natural way to help your body detoxify, to boost serotonin levels and decrease anxiety. Whether you get up and stretch, go for a walk or take a fitness class, exercise is really the best thing you can do for health (alongside a healthy diet of course!). I’ve really been enjoying waking up an extra half hour earlier and squeezing in a simple exercise routine at home before I go to work every morning!
I hope these tips help. Let me know how you show your body self-love in the comments below 🙂
Best of health,
Tisha
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