2020-what a whirlwind of a year. The year allowed me to slow down & really realign with who I want to be in this lifetime, what I want from this life, & what sets my soul on fire.
A year filled with growth + reflection + gratitude!
Today I have decided to compile a list of my “favorites” from 2020. This list isn’t a list of only skincare/beauty products. This list includes a variety of items that I use very regularly! & I’m most likely going to keep using them until I choose otherwise.
Kenzie Burke 21 Day Reset Guide :: This guide totally transformed my eating habits. I started to incorporate A LOT more veggies, eat A LOT less dairy, & make simple changes that were for the better. An example: Hummus toast with tomatoes for dinner instead of toast with butter.
The Daily Stoic :: Stoicism is powerful. It’s way of living. Continuously harnessing that much needed awareness & learning to control your emotions. You read one page a day, & it’ll change your life in the best way.
Food, Sex, & Money Podcast by Kenzie Burke :: Kenzie Burke speaks to my soul on another level through her podcasts, the words she writes, & what she creates.
HIM & HER Podcast by The Skinny Confidential :: Just the most influential & inspiring podcast that I listen to on a weekly basis. I learn something new with each episode I listen to. I swear, you can even check the notes in my phone- it’s flooded with everything I learn from the podcast!
Boho Beautiful Meditation Videos :: Mediation is something I practice now more than I ever have before. I really picked it up when everything shut down about a year ago. It brought me a sense of clarity, a way for me to calm my anxiousness, & it has changed my life. I go back to Boho Beautiful’s guided meditations on YouTube because I always love her message.
Journaling :: Mostly I journal in the morning as a part of my morning ritual. There are no rules to journaling, do with it as you please. For me, it’s getting my thoughts out onto paper that is so powerful. & through the words I write, I can start to really dive into what I’m feeling, why I’m feeling that way, & how to process what I’m feeling. If you really want to challenge yourself, here are some journaling prompts for when you awake in the morning: If there is anything you’re feeling off with, journal on it – Why did I say this? Why did I act in this way? What served me, what didn’t serve me? How can I open my heart more? How can I be more forgiving & loving? Journaling prompts for the evening once you’ve completed your day: What bad habit did I curb today? Were my actions just? What can I improve on?
Gracefully You by Jenna Dewan :: I am very drawn to the way Jenna chooses to live her life. It feels very authentic & is in alignment with how I choose to live out my life. She’s inspirational, & her love for crystals and chia pudding makes me love her book even more.
Girl Code & Girl On Fire by Cara Alwill :: Cara is incredible!! You should follow her IG – thechampagnediet – it’s filled with inspiration on the daily. Not to mention, she has authored 9 books. YES, 9 books! She’s all about women empowerment, how to step into your own truth, & turning your dreams in reality.
Simply Inulin Fiber from The Method with Warm Lemon Water :: Inulin Fiber has helped my digestive system so much. Good gut health is vital- our gut is our second brain, and when our gut health is off, everything becomes off balance. Lemon water removes toxins from the blood. Before I eat or drink anything, I drink warm lemon water with inulin fiber. It’s best on an empty stomach. One glass a day is all you need. The physical signs I’ve noticed from the Inulin Fiber is the growth and strength in nails, hair growth, my skin clearing up, & inflammation/bloating is down in my abdomen.
My Daily Cold Brew with Frozen Banana Chunks :: I can’t express my love for this recipe enough. There’s something very therapeutic about sipping my morning cold brew while I complete my morning ritual. The banana chunks make the cold brew sweet in all the right ways & adds a thickness to the consistency like a smoothie. I don’t do a full banana, only a few chunks, otherwise the banana overpowers. Just trust me on this one & let me know if you love it as much as me.
It seems odd to post my 2020 favorites 3 months into 2021 but I’m doing it anyways! It’s taken me longer than expected to complete this blog, I have no excuses though. It was just me procrastinating & not prioritizing it.
To 2020- thank you for the stillness you brought to the world. You were a difficult year to navigate through, but I’m grateful regardless. The only way to grow and progress as a human is to go through phases of life that are uncomfortable & unsettling. 2020 wasn’t canceled- perhaps it was the most important year of them all?
And to 2021- Live out this year by stepping into your truth. With everything you learned from 2020, apply it to the year you’re in now, & watch everything align the way it’s supposed to.
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xx, Aubrianna