thank you to organic basics for sponsoring today's video
it seems like there's always a new emerging health and wellness trend
the new detox drink foolproof workout routine the cured all diet the next superfood
and i'm not saying that they don't have their benefits but sometimes
it can feel overwhelming and achieving a healthy lifestyle can seem unattainable for so many of us
however i don't think that it has to be this complicated or expensive
for me i have felt my healthiest and happiest when balancing what i want versus what i need
and consistency has been the key
now more than ever i feel it's important to take care of ourselves
mentally and physically so today i wanted to share with you guys the simple
tried and true healthy habits that has changed my life for the better
first finding exercise that works for me and my body i wish that someone told me this
a long time ago and maybe then i wouldn't have felt the pressure to get a gym membership nor
would i have used this as an excuse for not working out exercise comes in many different forms
and we can choose to do the one that we actually enjoy instead of going to a gym
or any class i prefer to exercise on my own at my own pace either by running yoga swimming or
surfing whatever to get my heart pumping tone and strengthen my body after each session
i'm always in a better mood and this encourages me to eat healthier as well it's a healthy cycle
before we move on i wanted to talk to you guys more about today's sponsor organic basics they
recently launched their active work collection and they were kind enough to send me their active crop
top and active bike shorts which i'm wearing today i'm wearing size small for both pieces
and the color olive and it fits me perfectly the material is incredibly soft and stretchy
which is perfect for all the activities that i personally enjoy like running yoga or for just
running around with my dogs the seamless knitting makes it really comfortable and durable so i know
that i will be wearing this one for many years to come if you don't know already organic basics is a
carbon neutral copenhagen-based company creating underwear activewear and everyday essentials
all of the clothing is made with organic recycled and eco-friendly materials they put sustainability
at the core of everything they do i was so excited when they reached out to me because i have been
loving and supporting them for a while now as some of you guys know from my capsule wardrobe videos
i think they're an example of an amazing ethical clothing company for their sustainability
practices quality and affordability i especially love that all of their designs are very simple
minimal and comfortable which is everything that i look for when i want to add more pieces into my
capsule wardrobe if you guys are interested to find out more please check out their collection
i'll leave all the links to the products in the description below and there's a 10 discount code
for you as well it's sponsorships like this that make it possible for me to create more videos so
just want to say thank you to organic basics for sponsoring this video
between editing my videos social media and working from home i've been glued to my screen
more than usual since the beginning of last year can you guys relate because if so much of my life
revolves around technology i knew i had to be more intentional with my screen time moving forward
no matter what i'm working on i try to take breaks twice a day once in the morning and another in the
afternoon i'll either go for a walk make some more coffee this really forces me to step away
from my many screens and gives my eyes a chance to rest and reset the 20 20 20 rule every 20 minutes
spent using a screen try to look away something that is 20 feet away for a total of 20 seconds
ever since adopting a more minimalist lifestyle i spend less of my precious time
cleaning and putting things away i routinely declutter and i've gotten
rid of a lot of things that i don't need for all the things that remained
it has its own place in my home so i spend less time looking for things through a messy home
simplifying my space has had a huge impact on simplifying my life
most of the time i can come home to a clutter-free space and completely relax
i know that not everyone has their own place maybe you have kids live with a roommate or
live in a family home i think it's good to start with what you have control over
we can reduce our clothes books paper clutter even digital clutter and start organizing them
the best that we can it doesn't have to be perfect but it's a step in the right direction
did you know that the slow living movement started in italy it emphasized traditional food production
techniques to counter the fast food movement we can start embracing the slow food movement
by eating more clean simple healthier foods and swapping out processed and junk foods not only is
it healthier i feel like in the process we develop a better relationship with the food that we eat
if you feel like you don't have time because you have a busy schedule or you don't always feel like
cooking i highly recommend meal prepping try this for a week and see if this method works for you
i feel like prepping my meals in advance saves me so much time and money
but also i love that i'm in full control of what goes into my body
i have to admit with everyday stresses and my busy schedule i wasn't always the
best at keeping in touch but with everything that's going on in the past couple of years
i made it one of my goals to put more effort into nurturing the relationships in my life
to show people in my life how much i love and care about them
something as simple as checking in with my friends and family i haven't talked to in a while
being attentive when listening to their problems daily phone calls with my parents
and random messages to tell them that i'm thinking of them these are small acts but they can show
people how much we care about them they can make a huge difference in their lives as well as ours
i got carried away with work and if i don't remind myself i could keep going all night since i don't
have a strict nine to five schedule i made a little rule for myself to clock out every evening
and stop whatever i'm doing always getting ahead and doing the absolute most to squeeze into our
days can feel productive but it catches up with us sooner or later for a while
i got lost in the busyness of my life and i didn't have time for myself
but i had to constantly remind myself that life is not about work obligations or to-do lists
it's what i do in my free time that really defines who i am this made me want to rekindle my love for
poetry painting slow down to drink a cup of tea play music and just be inspired again
i don't have a lot of trouble waking up but the challenge has always been to go to sleep this is
why i have a calm evening routine to prepare my body and mind to go to bed because there is so
much stimulation during the day getting sufficient sleep and keeping a regular sleeping schedule is
a non-compromise i take my sweet time doing my evening skincare routine drinking tea reading a
book or talking with my husband and crawl into my comfy sheets around 11 o'clock it's been
a bedtime routine that i've been enjoying and my body knows exactly when it's time to unwind
thank you guys so much for watching today's video i really hope that you enjoyed it let me know in
the comments if you have any healthy habits that has really helped you just as a reminder
i will leave all the links to the organic basics products in the description below there's also a
10 coupon for you if you are interested until next time guys take care and i'll talk to you soon bye