5 Easy Wellness Practices To Incorporate Into Your Day
As the seasons change around us, we are presented with an opportunity to reset some of our daily wellness practices to best live a life in alignment. From what we eat to the people we surround ourselves with, the concept of wellness relates to every facet of our lives. Below are 5 easy ways to embrace wellness.
1. EAT A WHOLE FOOD DIET
Nourishing our skin from the inside out is a guarantee for glow. Eating a whole diet focusses on unprocessed foods that are as close to their natural state as possible. Think grains like brown rice and quinoa, lean protein, nuts and seeds, and good fats like salmon and avocado. Eating with the seasons (embracing in-season fruit and vegetables) is a great way to not only be more sustainable but incorporate more nutrients into your daily diet. For instance, in autumn in Australia we like to load up our market bags with crisp apples, juicy figs, leafy cool-climate greens like kale, and root vegetables like parsnips.
2. RETHINK REST
Many of us have been conditioned to think that rest is earned, not deserved, but it’s an essential pillar of overall wellness. Resting gives the nervous system a chance to decompress, while giving our cells the opportunity to repair and regenerate. While getting enough sleep is super important, rest extends far beyond the physical. Rest can also include things like mental rest (for example meditation), emotional rest (such as setting boundaries) and creative rest (engaging the imagination).
3. ELEVATE BODY CARE
We believe that body care is self-care. Thinking of your body care routine as a ritual allows us to use it as a moment to connect with self and honour the skin we’re in. Applying products that nurture and nourish the skin in a mindful manner is a beautiful way to holistically tend to our wellbeing. OUR PRODUCTS have been created locally by female chemists using naturally bioactive ingredients that support optimal skin health, while providing a luxurious sensory experience through tactile textures and our signature orange blossom scent.
4. PRACTICE GRATITUDE
Simply being appreciative of the good things in our lives has been proven to improve mood and reduce stress. Whether it’s writing down a quick list of positives before bed or even vocalising them out loud to a loved one, practicing gratitude has big benefits in shifting our mindset. The quality of our daily life is largely shaped by the quality of our thoughts, so gratitude is an easy way to cultivate better mental health.
5. FIND WHAT WORKS
When it comes to wellness, what works for one person may not work for another. Finding what suits you and your lifestyle is essential in sticking to healthy habits in the long term. Sometimes wellness might look like taking an infrared sauna or going to a Pilates class. Sometimes it’s about listening to the wisdom of your body and allowing yourself the permission to sleep in a little longer or saying ‘no’ to something that no longer serves you. Taking the time to sit with yourself can help you tune into your intuition and sharpen your tools for self-awareness.