SELF - CARE ON A BUDGET

To be honest, I didn’t even know basic discipline with daily healthy habits is in fact self - care, did you? I’m not really a fancy spa day or overpriced cream person anyway, so I was relieved to know that practical, no-nonsense ways to take care of ourselves without buyer’s remorse are not only beneficial, but in the grand scheme of things, actually help us more than the big ticket items that are unrealistic or even unworthy of our time and money.

Here’s some simple ways to find your new rhythm with self - care methods that are both budget friendly, and make a massive difference in your physical and mental health after 40 …..

1. Move That Body Daily :

• Outdoor walks.

• Try a free week of ALIGN (Strength, Pilates, Recipes, and Expert Support).

• Hydrate like your life depends on it, because it does.  Try for 75 oz a day.

2. Mind Your Mind :

• Wake up early, have a morning routine that sets the tone for your day.

• Cultivate a calming bedtime routine, shut screens off 1 hour before bed and Try for 7-9 hours of quality sleep.

• Regular digital detoxes. Unfollow those who deplete you.

3. DIY Beauty :

• Epsom salt baths.

. Gua sha stone for your face and neck.  Ice baths and masks.

• Self-massage techniques : foam roller, Thera Body. even a tennis ball.

Consistency is GOLD :

. Show up for yourSELF every day.  ESPECIALLY when you don’t feel like it.  Discipline with your self - care boosts your mood and gives you a sense of accomplishment and success,

Make it STICK :

• Start small, add gradually.

• Set phone reminders.

• Track your progress.

• Be kind to yourself on off days.

COMMIT to your self - care, and you’ll get :

• More energy.

• Better stress management.

• Improved sleep.

• A more balanced, HEALTHY, enjoyable lifestyle.

. Increased CoNFIDENCE. and self - respect.

Remember, self - care isn’t necessarily about pampering, it’s about smart choices and realistic, repeatable, healthy habits that keep you at your best through perimenopause and beyond.

JOIN me for FEBRUARY FOCUS, pick one mode of self - care you can repeat every day this month, follow @smith___breanna on Instagram for tips and giveaways!

take care of yourself.

♡, Breanna