Embracing Daily Self-Care for Better Overall Health

Article written by: Carla Lopez

What does your self-care program look like? Things like skin care and exercise can be keys to looking and feeling your best. However, one self-care task can’t make you healthy by itself, which is why it’s so important to balance your regimen with other forms of self-care. A well-rounded program will not only keep you from burning out, but it will also help you to achieve optimal overall health. 

Bee Veda wants you to be happy and healthy, so read on for some practical advice on how to incorporate self-care into your daily routine.

Find a Workout You Enjoy

Most people don’t exercise just for the fun of it; instead, they exercise because it produces results and improves their lives. However, if your motivation to work out comes solely from the physical, mental, and emotional benefits of fitness, even that motivation will run out eventually. It’s essential that you find an exercise type or routine that you enjoy; that way, your commitment won’t be dependent only on the results. 

There are endless movements, styles, and regimens of exercise that will serve you well. And if you figure out what kind(s) you like doing, you’ll be setting yourself up for a consistent and long-lasting routine that keeps the benefits coming. If you like running, for example, try running indoors and outdoors to decide which you like best. 

Feed Yourself the Right Fuel

Nutrition is the fuel our bodies run on throughout our everyday lives. When you feed yourself nutrient-rich foods, you set yourself up to thrive — not just survive. Not only will it help you feel significantly better each day, but it will also better your chances for long-lasting physical, mental, and emotional health and overall well-being. Plus, good food choices can influence how you look, and not just weight-wise. Your skin is greatly influenced by what you consume, so aim for healthful options like seeds, berries and leafy greens.

As Global Healing explains, your gut health determines how you feel throughout the day, whether you’re happy or sad. Healthy foods that feed your gut good bacteria trigger the “happy” hormone serotonin, which can put you in a better mood. Add some probiotic foods like yogurt to your diet to boost the good bacteria in your gut, which can also keep your digestive and immune systems healthy.

If extra time in the grocery and kitchen is a little too inconvenient for your lifestyle right now, look into a healthy food delivery service in your city. These services can help make eating healthy easier by bringing proper portions of fresh food right to your doorstep. Moreover, they usually offer a wide variety of options so you can mix up the foods in your diet, which can keep things interesting and motivate you to continue your good eating habits.

Garbage In, Garbage Out?

What you eat isn’t the only type of consumption that affects your well-being. What you feed your mind deeply influences how you feel, and in our fast-paced world, many of us find we’re strongly tied to our devices. Too much screen time can contribute to stress and even depression. Look for ways to lessen screen time so that you are more present with family and friends. 

Also, think about the space in which you live and the way it influences how you feel. Do you need to do some decluttering? Address household tensions? Maybe even switch to natural cleaning products and do some scrubbing? Removing toxins from your life, whether in terms of toxic attitudes or toxic chemicals, will have you looking and feeling better. 

Your Biggest Organ

Working out is good for your whole body, but don’t neglect your biggest organ: your skin. Just like toxins inside your home are bad for how you feel, natural skin care products can make a big difference in the health of your skin, and subsequently your whole being. Bee Veda lines incorporate essential oils as well, so you have the ability to boost your self-care practice through scent as well. 

No one habit can bring you health and happiness. Look for ways to practice self-care so that you can improve and maintain your overall health and well-being. And be sure to make Bee Veda part of how you tend your largest organ. 

Tips for Shopping Small Businesses this Holiday Season

Shop Small this Holiday Season

Small businesses are staples in our communities and we love to support them! And now is the perfect time to commit to shopping small. The COVID-19 pandemic has caused an unprecedented amount of small businesses to close and left many more struggling to stay afloat. But, this holiday season we have the opportunity to show our favorite small businesses some love! A lot of people want to support small biz but don't know where to start. Here are some tips for discovering new ways to shop small:

1. Etsy! Search Etsy first
   Etsy is a great tool for discovering all things handmade! As well as vintage, jewelry, art and so much more. If you have a certain gift in mind that you were going to buy on Amazon or a department store try searching for it on Etsy first. It's almost a guarantee you will find something better than what you were originally searching for. It has shops from all over the world and most products have reviews so you can ensure you're getting exactly what you want.

2. Local Small Business Directory
   Try searching for a small business directory for your city, county, or state. It's a great way to search by category and spend your dollars close to home. Here in Utah we love to use Utahsown.org and Localfirst.org 

3. You Know a Small Biz Owner!
   Yes you do! Think of your friends and family that you see promoting their business or side hustle on social media. Have you tried their product? Have you bought a print or piece of jewelry? Buy something from them and support people you know.

4. Instagram
   A lot of small businesses operate their business model primarily on Instagram and using hashtags can be a great way to find new shops to support. Try #BuyBlack #ShopSmall #WomanOwned and #Handmade to start and then tailor to what you may be looking for! #LineArt #Silversmith #NaturalSkincare #Handforged 

5. Brick and Mortar Shops
   Check out some local shops in your neighborhood. Many local retail shops carry their own goods, as well as products from other local makers. It's a win! Some of our neighborhood favorites are Salt & Honey and Animalia in SLC.

Written By: Isabella J. Knori @desert.trash