Our mental health is a constant journey. There are days where you are feeling anxious, demotivated or down. Then there are up days where you feel good, motivated, and excited or happy. There are specific things you may notice you do when you are happy and things you neglect when you are sad or down. That’s why I think its so helpful to have a routine you can always go back to when you fall off the horse, which is something we all experience. There are things I do on the daily that help me feel relived and help me keep my mental health in balance. On the days that I feel like I am struggling these are the products I go to that help pick me back up.
First and foremost never beat yourself up when you fall down. See where you messed up and then get back up and try again! Routines can help your brain establish that this is safe and comfortable and this is where you can start again when things fall off. Here are my products that help me:
One of my first products is my Dyson V15 vacuum. A vacuum? You may ask. Yes! I have had my share of cheap low quality vacuums and they made me more frustrated to begin with. I love vacuuming everyday because it makes me feel like my space is more cleaned which makes my head feel less clouded. Clean spaces make me feel safe and organized. And its a good way to take out some extra aggression of the day. Some people are about retail therapy. I am about the clean therapy life. The Dyson v15 is pricier than other vacuums on amazon but it really is that good. It gets all the dirt deep in the rugs and has a laser attachment that helps you see particles you wouldn’t normally see! It also is currently on sale. Check out my demo below.
Powerful and intelligent for whole-home deep cleaning. Reveals invisible dust.
100% more power. 60 minutes of run time.
Power trigger helps maximize energy efficiency, only using power where you need it.
Originally $749.99 but on sale for $620.79
Looks are not everything but they definitely help make a difference in how you are approached. The better care you take of yourself, the more likely you are to be seen as a respected induvial. How you represent yourself shows others how you feel on the inside. You are more likely to be taken seriously and given greater opportunities in life if you are seen as someone that cares about themselves. You of course can’t control certain aspects like acne or your skin acting up but you can maintain it better by trying to take care. Here are some of the products I use to try and create a more youthful look that makes you flow.
First thing when I wake up I like to hop up out of bed, turn my swag on, take a look in the mirror and say “Whatsup lets wash that face.” Nothing feels better then starting and ending the night with a freshly washed face to get the dirt from all day and nights residue off. I like this company because it’s sensitive for all skin types, a little goes a long way, and they sound fancy so I feel like I’m washing my face in rich people status.
Daily face wash for normal to oily skin sensitive skin. This foaming face cleanser removes excess oil while maintaining skin’s natural protective barrier & pH. Removes face and eye makeup, dirt, and impurities. Facial cleanser infused with Prebiotic Thermal Water, Ceramide-3, Niacinamide & Glycerin. Suitable for face & hands.
$16.99
If you are a tired mama like me (or you just TIRED) then you will have dark under eye circles or even puffiness. I don’t know about you but I sure do not like looking tired. So in order to look more awake I use an eye cream with a little bit of caffeine in it. It goes directly to area that you want to be more awake and with that it lessens the puffiness and blue shadow from the tiredness.
Caffeine Eye Cream with 360° Massage Ball Reduce Wrinkles and Fine Lines, Bags under eyes. DIMINISHES DARK CIRCLES-Dongyu under eye serum contains 5% caffeine and effective on the look of dark circles that caused by lack of sleep or staying up late. The recommended usage frequency is twice a day, once in the morning and once in the evening. HYDRATION EYE CREAM-Dongyu eye cream contains hyaluronic acid, niacinamide, acetyl hexapeptide, Camellia Sinensis, and glutathione. It effectively smooths the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, provides long-lasting hydration.
$19.99
I watched a video one time on skin care and this dermatologist recommended vitamin c. It is supposed to brighten your skin and help aid in new healthy skin cells. I don’t know a lot about skin but I was sold. I feel like its aided in evening out my skin tone.
Enriched Serum for Brightening Skin: Our skin care serum is infused with a megadose of vitamin C to support bright skin and aid healthy skin cell turnover
Advanced Skin Serum Formula: This vitamin C serum contains a blend of 20% vitamin C and E alongside Ferulic Acid, formulated to aid an even tone and texture.
$31.96
If nothing is in your budget right now and you need to splurge on one thing I would highly recommend moisturizer. Dry skin or oily, it helps keep those problems at bay. It fights wrinkles cause I mean your face isn’t dry and can help it repair itself better. It also just feels good on your face and makes your skin have a dewy healthy look. The one I use has a bunch of amino acids and hyaluronic acid which retains water and helps treat blemishes and redness. And to add to that it is unscented! Which if you are sensitive like me, some moisturizers stink and I know I don’t want smelly stuff on my face all day. 10/10 would wear everyday.
Delivers 6x more hydration than other moisturizers. Packed with amino acids, electrolytes and hyaluronic acid to better repair the skin. It increases the moisture of your skin, keeps dry skin moist all day long and makes your skin smooth and soft.
$15.43
What got me sold on sunscreen is I saw peoples skin from before they used it and then after some time using it. It was crazy the results of how much more youthful and clear their skin looked. The sun does crazy damage to ones skin no matter what skin tone you are. So its better to protect it and wear sunscreen daily. Daily sunscreen has been shown to reduce skin cancer risks so who could say no to that!? I like my EltaMD sunscreen because it leaves no long lasting white cast and I can wear it under my makeup no problem. The higher the SPF the better protection it is. I feel like my 60 year old self will thank me later. And hopefully my Sicilian melanin will protect me too.
Oil free sunscreen with Zinc Oxide that blends in effortlessly and leaves no white cast, Helps protect against breakouts and is an essential acne sunscreen for those with acne prone skin care concerns. Face sunscreen for sensitive skin helps soothe sensitive skin types prone to acne, rosacea, and hyperpigmentation. This facial sunscreen can easily be worn alone or under makeup and is an ideal face sunscreen for oily skin.
$40.85
Journaling is so important. I don’t do it as often as I used to as I have become super mindful and aware. But on days I need a release I get my handy dandy journal out and dive deep into what is making me upset or even a place to write my hopes and dreams as if it is actually happening. So many studies have shown the great mental release journaling has, as it helps your brain make sense of things and help to let it go. Or it helps you discover things deep in your subconscious you didn’t realize or even gives you the answers to your questions. Any notebook will do but I’m team spiral notebook.
HARDCOVER SPIRAL JOURNAL: This medium 5.7 in by 8 in lined spiral journal notebook features durable and water-resistant vegan leather cover, rounded corners, 160 pages, inner expandable pocket, sticker labels, ribbon bookmark & elastic closure band.
PREMIUM PAPER: Made with high-quality, 100 gsm acid-free paper in light ivory color, our journal paper is thicker than average notebooks & writing pads, so you can confidently use most pens, pencils, and markers without ghosting and bleed-through.
$11.95
The other thing is meditating or at least deep breathing in a safe calm environment that makes me feel at peace. Usually that involves some sort of calming smell. I love smells and each one elicits a different emotion. Fun fact I hate lavender and it makes me want to throw myself out the window even though its known for its calming effects. I’d rather ginger and peppermint roll on. So each day deep breath and try to use a scent to help bring on the calmness. Your sense do ground you so why not try something different.
HIGH QUALITY CALM ROLL-ON: Blend of Peppermint, Spanish Sage, Cardamom, Ginger, and Sweet Fennel essential oils. 100% pure, gentle, and effective non-GMO natural essential oil. No toxins, additives. Blended with Carrier Oils. Pure therapeutic grade. Steam distilled. Packaged & bottled in the USA. Product.
RELAXING AND CALMING: With essential oils like Peppermint, Sage, and Ginger, the Calm blend will bring comfort, rejuvenation, and mental clarity. Give a relaxing gift this season! Perfect stocking stuffers for women and men
FIGHT STRESS: Simply roll the Calm essential oil blend on neck, behind ears, and on wrists to breathe in refreshing scent, get relaxed, and sleep better.
$9.99
