August Wellness Wrap Up / September Intentions
And just like that, August flew right by. I turned a new page on my desk calendar and set new goals, so I’m feeling good, aligned, and planned out (we love a good type A / Capricorn vibe, I just can’t help it).
August was so good to me in the fact that I had some major mental and personal breakthroughs. The biggest one being: instead of always worrying about what others think about me, creating my own damn life and focusing on what I want it to be and create. I quit small side jobs and focused on what actually felt aligned, not what I feel like I “have” to do.
In doing so, I am much happier. My day to day is focused so much more on creating what I love and what I want to share, and that is so fun. If anyone has ever dealt with depression, anxiety, eating disorders, or imposter syndrome, I promise you: there is another side to it. You just have to keep showing up for yourself, in whatever that way may be.
Of course, I recommend movement, meditation, therapy, time with those that lift you up and of course, time alone. It’s always in time alone where I just sat still that the biggest breakthroughs have happened for me (and for most people). The relationship that you have with yourself is the most important thing. I CANNOT express that enough. Take the time to be still, but be sure to get in some spicy, fiery movement too. 🔥
Here are my favorite things of August:
The 5 am club. I finished it right at the end of the month, which was an August Intention of mine, and I cannot recommend enough. I slept in to 5:30 most days, and gave myself some days of 7 am mornings, but a good morning routine has completely changed my days.
Cutting out alcohol for 2 weeks (and pretty much cutting it out most nights). So good for a small reset of the liver and re-establishing my relationship with the substance.
Fashion: These new mid-rise 90’s jeans from Gap have been my fave, new jewelry from the Refinery (Nailed it earrings, Rolly Bracelet, and Eve Ring have been 3 small pieces I’ve bought and loved), and the banana boots from Everlane. I’ve been good about spending a bit more tine on my clothing, which is something I LOVE but never made the time for.
Cannot live without: Osea’s Undaria Collagen Body Lotion, Sproutman Sprouts, and am OBSESSED with 22 Stone Bloom’s non-toxic candles. You can use code BDW for 10% off of your sprout purchase at Sproutman if you’re interested in sprouting).
Food to make: My favorite thing this month was to create my FIRST YouTube video and a recipe for a healthy pumpkin spice matcha. You can watch it here and find the recipe here. So damn good. You can also use the code BDWellness on Art of Tea’s website for 10% off their tea and matcha.
Emily in Paris is also on repeat. The fashion is impeccable, and I’m so here for all the monochrome.
Listening to: Feel Good Podcast, Move with Heart, Gary Vee, Skinny Confidential, and Mona-vated’s (only monthly) podcasts have given me life, as they always do.
Recording and filming yoga flows with my baby dogs.
Melissa Wood Tepperberg (my absolute mentor and expander)’s workouts.
Boyfriend. ❤️
September Intentions:
I neglected swimming in August, but September will be more swimming focused, as I SO desperately miss the water.
2-3 more YouTube Videos (already planned and so so so excited about these). You can subscribe to my YouTube Channel here.
The September Summer Smoothie Series (more to come on this!)
Read Unfiltered By Lilly Collins and of course, finish watching Emily in Paris when it releases (can you tell I’m obsessed?!)
Less scrolling, continue creating. I am in a much better headspace recently because I use social media as a creative outlet and don’t really consume too much. It’s a job, not a destination. I feel so much happier this way.
Monochrome outfits….
Continue with 5 am run/walks.
Finalize NYC details.
Finish a part of a bit project I’ve been working on.
Give SOMETHING to someone that is random.
Move my body. Every. Single. Day. (or at least 6 days a week for at least 8 minutes).
I hope these inspire. you. They’re short, sweet, and achievable. PLEASE comment below what YOUR monthly intentions are. Last month they were so good. I would love to hear what you want September to bring into fruition. 🤎
All my love,
B