Wellness is a catch-all term that can mean many things, but usually it’s making sure we’re enriching our lives to feel good on the inside and out — our bodies and minds. People can work out, socialize, eat healthy foods, follow skin care routines or use makeup products that make their skin glow. Wellness can even look like saying “no” to things that don’t make us happy anymore.
And all of that is fabulous, but we have a few ideas that can take these habits to the next level or make them a more seamless part of life, especially when a parent’s life is pretty hectic. It can’t hurt to try one of these new wellness-driven behaviors, from mindfulness to movement, and feel free to use our product suggestions to make it happen, too.
Moisturize the Face & Body With a Rich Cream
First Aid Beauty
There’s a reason for the huge market for moisturizers. Dry skin feels uncomfortable and can be an indication of something off-balance within the body, be it a thyroid issue, overexfoliating, or simply harsh weather. Nourish and soothe the skin with a moisturizer. This First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Cream is one of the best out there for the job.
Give Those Hands Extra Love!
Amazon
Face and body are definitely where to focus on moisturization, but don’t forget the hands. Dry and cracked hands tend to happen in colder weather, so add their care to the wellness list this season. A YouTuber turned us on to this Gloves In A Bottle Shielding Lotion, which is marketed to help with eczema and psoriasis.
Use Crystals To Meditate
Free People
Meditation stones, like these from Shoppe Geo, are great to help with focus during meditation or simply helping to manifest positive thoughts and feelings. Each stone represents something that can be focused on while in your hand. The box is a “seven-piece set featuring six personal-sized stones and one natural wand” that can be displayed when not in use.
Wear Positive Affirmations
The Little Words Project
Positive affirmations are a form of self-talk that can motivate and get you through self-doubt or other hard times. Whether it’s writing it on a sticky note that’ll go on the bathroom mirror or having it in the form of a bracelet, it’s a nice way to remind oneself to keep going. The Little Words Project has bracelets that do just that.
Put Those Thoughts in Writing
Papier
Journaling is another therapy tool that can be used to help people reflect, feel their feelings, manifest, and articulate the thoughts and emotions bouncing around in their heads. Motivate yourself to start the practice with a super cute journal. Papier has this “Wellness Journal” that features 12 weeks of pages to set intentions on and more.
Sleep With a Satin Pillowcase
Amazon
Exfoliate for Smooth Skin
Target
Exfoliating is one of the best things you can do for smooth, healthy skin. There are different forms of exfoliants, but this physical exfoliant for the body has great reviews and can make a bath or shower feel that much more luxurious. Plus, scrubs can smell great, and we know this Tea Hut Frosted Sugar Cookie body scrub smells amazing.
Get Grounded With Guided Anti-Anxiety Exercises
Uncommon Goods
There’s a practice in therapy called mindfulness and grounding that encourages people to take in their surroundings, including their feelings, from an objective point of view. It can be hard to do on one’s own and that’s where these anti-anxiety cards come in to guide the way. Each card has a practice on it to help center the person using them.
Light a Stress Relief Candle
Bed Bath and Beyond
Candles are so calming and the ones that have aromatherapy in their formulas are even more so. It’s an easy way to bring some calm into the day without any effort. Scents like lavender and eucalyptus spearmint, like in this Bath and Body Works Aromatherapy candle, can create a sense of serenity. This one is described as feeling like “a day at the spa with your fresh, herbal favorites.”
Break Out a Vibrator
Unbound
This one is self-explanatory, but a little self-pleasure can go a long way. But it can go even further by using a toy or vibrator that’s optimized for ultimate pleasure, to feel good from the inside out, like increasing body confidence and decreasing stress. The Unbound Puff suction Vibe is one of those vibrators.
Try Light Therapy
Anthropologi
Seasonal affective disorder, is real and can take a toll on your mental health. Even without being (or having) SAD, it stinks when the days are short and gray during winter in northern states. Give yourself a little boost, and extra light, using a happy lamp like Anthropologie’s Verilux light therapy lamp.
Nurture From the Inside
Amazon
With research and consultation with your doctor, vitamins and other supplements can make a huge difference to one’s health and well-being. From skin and gut issues to hormonal regulation, supplements can naturally alleviate or improve some of these issues. HUM nutrition is a reputable company that has many of these supplements to choose from, from vitamin D to fish oil.
Organize Daily Tasks With a Planner
Blue Sky
People tend to fall into two main groups when it comes to keeping their calendars: People who use phones to track things, and those who write everything down on paper. Whichever way helps you get things done is the best way, but for the planner-committed babes, having a good one can make remembering appointments, birthdays, and to-dos easier.
Simplify the Tea Routine
Pinky Up
Tea in itself, no matter how it’s made, or what flavor, can have a calming effect. It’s warm and tastes good. But there are ways to make the process simpler or more enjoyable and that’s by using a two-in-one glass teapot and infuser, like this one by the company Pinky Up. Instead of getting one cup at a time, it allows for multiple servings.
Get Workout Gear That Motivates
Bombas
Working out or practicing movement exercises, such as Pilates or yoga, can help release endorphins and help you feel good, though it’s only part of the equation. But if you’re trying to incorporate more movement in your life, getting little things like yoga socks or other tools may help you feel more excited about it.
Make More Smoothies
Williams-Sonoma
Smoothies are delicious and the best part is that healthy foods are what make the best smoothies. It stinks to have to clean a whole big smoothie blender or regular one, but a smaller, easy-to-use one (with a cup that can be removed for travel) could be what makes smoothies a more regular part of your routine.
Up the Water Intake
Clearly Filtered
Everyone knows that drinking enough water is important. It’s not as easy as it sounds, though. But it can be made easier with a fun water bottle that can track how much you’re drinking each day. We like this motivational tracking water bottle from Clearly Filtered because it features time markings on the side of the container to help you get your ounces in.
Get a Nice Contact Case
Amazon
We’ve all seen the horror TikTok and YouTube videos of people forgetting to take out their contact lenses and having a doctor have to remove lense after lense lodged behind the poor soul’s eyelid. That said, we all know there are times when we’re in bed, so comfy, and realize our lenses are still in. Or maybe it’s because you’re on a long flight and it’s not easy to get to the bathroom and take them out. Motivate yourself to take them out by having a cool travel case to put them in.
Use a Lunch Organizer To Make Packing & Prep More Fun
Bentgo
Packing a salad for lunch doesn’t have to be boring or difficult with a fun and efficient container to store everything. A setup like the Bentgo glass salad container bowl makes it all seem so much fancier. It has different compartments to pack the salad, its toppings, and dressings, to keep everything crisp and crunchy until lunchtime. It’s a great motivation to pack of salad.
Get a Cute Pill Case
Bando
Taking care of our body and mind can take many forms, and taking our medications and supplements on time is part of that. Make taking medications while traveling easier with an organizer. Bando’s Las Flores pill case is one of the many adorable cases we’ve found. This one has enough compartments for every day of the week, plus extras.
