my daily wellness focused routine . ݁₊ ⊹ . ݁˖ . ݁༉‧₊˚.
hello angels, sorry for the long break - i was travelling/away for most of july! during that time i really had the opportunity to reflect on my routines and what about them i value most and i realised a large part of that is the things i do for my physical and mental wellbeing. i thought id share what a wellness focused day looks like for me. while i aim to do all these things every day, sometimes it just isn’t possible so please don’t be discouraged if your routine doesn’t look exactly like this. the most important wellness habits and routines are the ones that make you feel good and that you can actually feel motivated and able to do!! i included benefits/a description of why i incorporate each of these things into my routine - enjoy.
wake up and open curtains + windows. boosts vitamin d and helps regulate your circadian rhythm.
drink a glass of water + take any medications/vitamins (ensure it’s alright to take them on an empty stomach first!). your body needs to be rehydrated after sleep, plus water first thing aids digestion.
5 - 10 minutes of yoga or stretching. i find it reduces my stress, helps wake my body up and prepares me for the day.
15 - 20 minutes of gentle active movement. for me this is often pilates! i find this again aids with digestion and also helps get my blood flowing, waking me up.
brush my teeth. brushing before my first meal helps to prevent the erosion of enamel!
ice my face. this definitely wakes me up and reduces any overnight puffiness.
make a cup of tea. my morning favourites at the moment are peppermint or green tea. peppermint helps digestion also and can be a good caffeine free way to wake yourself up. alternatively green tea is caffeinated but is great for your brain and overall immune system!
drink a small glass of green juice. my homemade green juice is celery, kale, green apple, lemon and ginger! it’s so wonderful for my skin and allows me get several fruits and veggies into my day with minimal effort.
fill up my large waterbottle. even if im not particularly thirsty first thing, it’s always good to keep my bottle on hand and full to encourage me to keep drinking water!
make a balanced breakfast. i normally aim for at least two fruits or vegetables, some form of protein and so on.
clean teeth + mouthwash + floss. i own a water flosser and LOVE it - so easy to use and better for the environment! helps remove plaque and keep teeth nice and clean.
gently tongue scrape. helps eliminate any odour.
gua sha face + neck/chest. improves circulation + depuffs.
apply am skincare + suncream always! essential for protection against skin cancer and unevenness.
lymphatic drainage focusing on my stomach! i struggle with hormonal bloating and this REALLY makes a difference.
go on a walk outdoors. i love letting the sun and fresh air touch my skin as soon as i can. for me a walk is the perfect way of doing so but if you can’t do that even just sitting by an open window helps.
write my to do list for the day! this helps me focus on my goals + plans whether they be short or long term in order to help me stay motivated.
refill my water bottle, hydrating before bed is so important.
have a shower/bath. for me baths are extremely relaxing and help me get into a sleepy mood. i like to use lavender or other clean, peaceful scents before bed.
make a cup of tea. my favourites in the evening are either a hibiscus or a peppermint tea!
journal for a few minutes. just briefly whether it’s to reflect on the day or what im grateful for, journalling always puts me in a positive mood.
yoga/stretching for five minutes. i love to do yoga before bed. it helps stretch out any pains from the day and gets me into a peaceful mindset.
water floss + mouthwash + clean teeth + tongue scrape to fully ensure no bad bacteria is left in the mouth.
do pm skin care + gua sha.
red light led face mask for 10+ minutes, one of my fave skincare products! so beneficial for anything from wrinkles to acne scarring and it immediately makes my skin feel smooth and look glowy.
massage oil into hair for 5 minutes or so. helps stimulate hair production + growth as well as encouraging hair health!
put hair into bonnet. helps prevent breakage + protects new growth.
do ‘turndown shift’. make sure rooms tidy and im all ready for the next day.
read!! i never really need to put this on my schedule (i read every single day) but it’s still so important to me. i always feel better days when ive read versus days when i havent.
fill water again if needed.
switch off devices and get cozy into bed with a book or journal or any form of entertainment. blue light kills sleep cells and killing sleep cells kills the growth and repair that your body is doing.
fall asleep at a reasonable hour, comfy, relaxed + stress free.
thank you for reading angels! i obviously don’t do this every single day but i do aim to/pick the habits that serve me most in the moment. what are some wellness habits that have changed your lives?
