Issue 20: What even is Wellness?

My take on it.

Hi sweet friends,

First month of the year is almost done. How are we feeling? I’m still trying to stick to my goals, already failed some - but we don’t give up, we re-evaluate and get back to it.

It’s interesting, working in the wellness field and seeing so much content out there in the beginning of the year. Some of it is motivating and nice, some of it is just for clicks, and some of it makes no sense. I hope the content you see from me never feels that way. Wellness isn’t easy, so I am not going to say it should be, but it shouldn’t be so complicated that it feels overwhelming. It should be sustainable, and do-able. So I hope that’s what you find here.

Along those lines, I think we tend to feel like wellness is food and exercise. It’s so much more than that. Its the wardrobe you choose to wear, the style that makes you feel the most you, the environment you choose to live in, the products you use… everything that contributes to the feeling of optimal wellness. So you will find all those things here too.

Anyway, wanted to share the recent things I loved in the form of 10 things I really loved this month. With explanations!

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10 Recent Things I Loved

1. My chocolate chip cookies are the best. Period.

2. This Jacquemus raffia bucket hat is on sale!

3. Tory is making a comeback, and I am really liking this vibe

4. These cute trays are 3 for 30 on amazon, can never have enough trays

5. The Inn at Rancho Santa Fe is the most peaceful little boutique hotel in socal, love it there

6. Love a good chunky earring, these Heaven Mayhem are so chic

7. New artist obsession, Rebekah Miles

8. Not cute, but necessary - Vitamin C

9. New favorite barrel leg jean from Aligne

10. Been loving every shoe Toteme makes recently

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Spotlight: Recipe

Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe!!!

1 stick butter

1/2 c white sugar

1/4 c brown sugar

1 tsp vanilla

1 egg

1 1/2 c flour

1 tsp baking soda

1/4 tsp salt

1/2-3/4 c chocolate chips

oven to 350*

melt butter, not until super hot add sugars and mix until creamy add egg and vanilla, mix until just combined (don't over mix!!) add flour, baking soda, salt

mix until dough forms, fold in chocolate chips

place on baking sheet (about 12)

bake 9-10 minutes (do not overbake!! take out before golden)

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Wellness Topic: Post-Pill Protocol

Part two of what to do when coming off synthetic hormones