1. Before I go to bed I place my phone on the other side of the bedroom. This means, as soon as I wake up, I don’t have the temptation to automatically scroll through my phone.
2. Repeat a morning affirmation in the mirror. For example: today I will face any challenge head on, with confidence.
3. I drink a warm water with lemon first thing in the morning to awaken my digestive system
4. Speak positively to my children. Us mums know that mornings can be chaotic, and testing! So as much as possible I try to approach the morning with a sense of calm and ensure I say something positive to each of my children to set an example of how to begin the day the right way.
5. Without fail I have my daily greens in the form of a green juice. I love to make my own as I can adapt the recipe depending on what I’m needed, but if I’m in a rush I’ll grab a ready made one I can drink on the school run.

It’s no secret I love to journal. It sets me up for the day and allows me to get onto paper anything I’m feeling worried or anxious about. Something about getting it written down helps me to organise my thoughts and create a plan of action. Here’s three prompts I’ll be using in July.

1. This month I will show myself love by…
2. To have fun this month I will…
3. I am always inspired by those around me. This month I feel inspired by…

Lots of research is coming out about the benefits of red light therapy. A natural therapy that focusses on healing the body on a deep level.

When I feel like my body needs some extra love and attention I incorporate 10 minutes of red light therapy into my daily routine in the form of an LED facemask.

This is an investment treatment that various in price. I use an at home option for ease, however lots of salons now provide this service. I’ve noticed a huge improvement in my skin tone since using the mask regularly. It feels smoother and my skin tone is more even overall. A refreshing, natural procedure that shows real results.

One of the challenges of practicing mindfulness is setting aside time from our often busy day-to-day lives. 

Calm X Spotify have partnered together to make mental health content more accessible. The sleep stories have helped reduce my stress, anxiety and have allowed me to build mindful habits. There are also easy-to-follow mindfulness and breathwork exercises that help calm my mind and body in a matter of minute

The warmer the weather, the more conscious we need to be about how much water we are drinking daily. I am guilty of not drinking enough, so here are some of my hydration hacks to encourage yourself to drink more.

1. Start as you mean to go on and drink a glass of water as soon as you wake
2. Invest in a good water bottle. I find that by carrying one around with me I reach to drink far more often.
3. Make it a habit. Ensure you have a glass of water to sip throughout each meal
4. Make it interesting. Flavour your water with slices of lemon or cucumber for a twist. Add ice if cold water is more preferable.
5. Hydrate with herbal teas in the evening to relax yourself before bed
6. Set reminders on your phone for throughout the day

One way we can ensure our bodies are in rhythm with nature, is by fuelling them with seasonal fruits and vegetables as they are fresher, tastier and more nutritious. Each season I love experimenting and trying new recipes to incorporate more seasonal fruit and vegetables.

3 benefits of eating seasonal -

1. Tastes better
2. More environmentally friendly
3. Better for gut health