Something about having your sh*t together by 9am, am I right! Morning routine is vital for me. It truly does set the tone for the rest of the day. My routine switches up as circumstances change & right now, I find myself needing more structure in the mornings & obv have more time. I wanted to share what I’m up to because it’s been a game changer during covid! – Wake up at 7:30 (everyday I’m waking up a bit earlier because, summer is coming) – Wash up, nothing like a fresh face – Warm lemon water + vitamins –…
What is getting in the way of us KNOWING what we need to be doing but for some reason are not doing it. Perfectionism = the strategy to avoid shame & disappointment. It is one thing that holds people back from reaching their highest potential and taking action on their dreams and desires. We are human-beings, and as human-beings we are all imperfect. If we were perfect there would be nothing to learn, we wouldn’t grow, we wouldn’t evolve, we wouldn’t create. We procrastinate on the things we know we want to do, to protect ourselves from failure. Procrastination can be confused with…
Manuka honey is produced in New Zealand by bees that pollinate the Manuka bush, it is one of the most unique and beneficial forms of honey in the world. Manuka honey is said to be effective for treating everything from a sore throat to clearing up blemishes on your skin. To dive in a bit deeper – it is deeply nourishing and healing for your skin (acne and eczema) and hair, can assist in wound healing, soothing/preventing sickness, allergies, boosting the immune system, boosting energy, improving sleep, preventing tooth decay and improving digestive issues. Normal honey is known for nutritional and immune-boosting…
Meet Karina V! A Toronto based fitness professional who motivates and inspires me. Karina is the founding trainer at Toronto Barry’s Bootcamp, co-founder of Fit Escapes, a certified personal trainer, a certified yoga instructor, AND a certified nutritionist. Karina spends her days training, attending classes and workshops, teaching, stretching, sweating, laughing and loving. So let’s get to know this beauty! Name: Karina Vee Birthday: April 28 Hometown: Toronto Currently lives in: Toronto Occupation: Fitness/ Wellness Professional Life motto: You are the creator of your life, always lead with love, be mindful and positive, I truly believe your inside thoughts reflect your…
Here I am, going on 2 weeks of feeling unhealthy, tired, not myself and obviously, very ANNOYED about it all – though, I chose to truck through it. We’re all guilty of this some time or another, right?! I started to feel this sickness coming along, all signs of the flu (smh), continued to go on about my days – going to work, exercising regularly, get togethers, a cocktail here and there – and then BOOM, I could barely get out of bed one day. Da fk Angelynn, what have you done?! Up until 3 days ago, I hadn’t given…
Hey All! I’m just on here to give a little Life Update in terms of my feelings, thoughts and actions that have been happening over the past few months. As some may have noticed (if you follow me on Instagram).. I’ve been taking 5 from the social media world. Why? I just wasn’t feeling as motivated or creative from always being behind a screen, documenting and scrolling. So what have I been doing? I’ve been focusing on being present – enjoying my family and friend’s company face to face. My family has had a busy few months with a lot…
When managing health, most people tend to focus on the physical side i.e. having a healthy body. However, very few focus on having a healthy mind. Who doesn’t want to feel happy and positive? This blog post presents some great tips to improve your psychological well-being. Many times steps to having a healthy mind are linked to having a healthy body as well, such as exercising. So you will reap extra benefits. Managing stress levels Learning how to manage stress is one of the most pivotal ingredients in improving your psychological well-being. Everyone gets stressed from time to time, but…
Everyone wants to make sure that they are going to be in a good position in the future, but wanting that and knowing how to make it a reality are often two very different things. The truth is that there is always a way to ensure that you are going to be able to prepare yourself fully for your future, and as long as you bear that in mind you should find that you can do so without too much worry. In this article, we will look at just a few of the things which you should look into if…
