So why am I writing about it and what does it even mean?
The dictionary defines it as ‘the state of being healthy, especially when it is something that you actively try to achieve’.
The state of being healthy means something different to everyone. For me, wellness isn’t about the typical 30-day challenge, it’s not about goal setting and feeling demotivated when I don’t hit them, it’s not about a ‘new year reset’ or a 57-step skincare routine.
Since starting my brand, I’ve never been so busy, so exhausted or so over capacitated, I’ve seen the negative consequences of not taking wellness seriously, so, I’ve made it my mission to redefine the wellness buzz word and turn it into something that is actually achievable for the ‘normal’ person with a hectic & busy life!
Wellness to me is finding happiness in those small moments of everyday life that often get bypassed. I’m calling them my ‘mini me moments’ and I’m going to give you my top 3.
MINI ME MOMENT: COFFEE & CHILL
Don’t ever understate the power of a good coffee (or whatever your hot beverage of choice is). I started Scarlett Lily as I let my love affair with gorgeous drinkware get the better of me. Taking 5 for a coffee & chill, complemented in PUUUURFECT ceramic coffee cup and saucer can really do some wonders for feeling more mindful and present.
MINI ME MOMENT: PET TIME
I love my pets and I mean LOVE them. There is TONNES of research that discusses how animals have been shown to decrease levels of cortisol (a stress-related hormone) and lower blood pressure, as well as reduce feelings of loneliness. I am a walking case study for this, and that’s why ‘pet time’ is making it into my top 3 mini me moments.
MINI ME MOMENT: SELF CARE
We all love a good bit of self-care, don’t we? But with busy lives self-care can sometimes go a miss. Don’t let social media fool you, self-care doesn’t have to be a 20 step skincare routine, it can be as simple as a bath, reading a book or going on a walk, anything that means your taking a small slither of time to look after yourself.
Shop my favourite bath pairing cocktail glass: The Doll Cocktail glass
If you are someone like me and haven’t been prioritising your wellness or disinterested in it due to the social media narrative that is often unrealistic, I hope I’ve opened your eyes, and shown you that wellness can be achievable, looks different for everybody and is an important part of everyday life.
Love,
Scarlett Lily x
