Hi everyone! Please know that it's not about doing this perfectly. I'm for sure not making the healthy choices 100% of the time. 😅 Life is about balance and that goes for healthy habits too. So feel free to see this as a list of suggestions, and pick the ones that appeal to you. Enjoy! 🤗🍵 Also, thank you all so much for your suggestions about the sunscreen! I ended up trying out the Altruist SPF50 face fluid that so many of you recommended and I love it!! Definitely keeping that one.
Hello Vera 😊, You asked for a good sunscreen recommendation, and I can’t recommend the one from Ringana highly enough! I discovered their products a few years ago when I was striving for a healthier lifestyle and wanted to eliminate all chemicals from my skincare routine. Since then, I’ve been absolutely loyal to them. Ringana products are unique because they are Fresh Cosmetics - made without anything your body doesn’t need and only fresh ingredients - which means they even have an expiry date since they’re freshly made just for you. They’re not only great for your skin but also for the environment, and of course, they’re vegan too! If you’d like more info, feel free to reach out to me. As I am amazed by the brand and values, I’ve recently partnered with them, so I can offer you a €20 voucher if you’d like to give them a try. 😉 Sending hugs from Germany! Marion
I can say cooking double is definitely a game changer. It’s so nice to not have to plan so many meals and then the effort of cooking everyday is also a huge weight off my shoulders.
I don't "cook double" but I naturally have more than one meal's worth, and I eat the rest of it for the next meal or over the next few days. I can't really save it for long term because it's gone in a few days. So a head or half a head of lettuce makes several meals' worth of salad. I cut three or four russet potatoes into thirds to fill the pan and roast them, and eat a couple chunks per meal.
Hi there, I have just started watching your videos and I absolutely love them, the way you explain and speak so clearly helps me take the details in. Your video about being a HSP was amazing and it was like listening to myself. I now listen to you every morning and your words make me feel so positive, and happy I am not the only person like this. Thank you so much, you seem such a lovely, happy, and caring girl. Keep doing what you are doing I am sure you help a lot of other people too. 😊😊😊
@@Sunnnyjo Wow thank you so much for your kind words and for the superthanks! That's amazing 🤗❤️ I really appreciate it. So happy to hear you're finding value in my videos. Take care and have a lovely day!!! 🌱🍵
I’ve never quite understood listening to music or podcasts when walking (in the real world, especially in nature) or even worse, looking at a phone. I appreciate you mentioning that 😊
I started a minimum of 10 minutes of mobility practice a day including stretching, yoga, foam rolling. It’s been sooooo helpful. Im also working with a physical therapist for some preventative pelvic floor health and it has been incredible
For #8… I absolutely used to be the person who would think “if I fall asleep now I’ll get X amount of sleep” etc. The number one thing that helped me was getting rid of the clock in our bedroom. I check the time on my phone before I go to sleep and then that’s it for the night. I put my phone on silent and place it face down on my bedside table. I don’t allow myself to check it at all until the alarm goes off in the morning or I’m getting up anyway. It’s done wonders for my sleep especially if I wake up during the night. No more counting the hours.
I just wanted to tell you that you are one of my favorite people to listen to. I can always relate to what you’re saying, and I love the content. You also have a very soothing voice to listen to.
Thanks for sharing these wonderful tips! I’ve been vegan for 7 years, and these have been the healthiest years of my life. I stopped suffering from low energy, constant fatigue, constipation, anemia, skin breakouts, and so much more… Now I’m trying to lower my added sugar intake and less oil. Also, as a yoga teacher, I’m glad you included meditation and breathing - so important 🙏🏼☺️
I don't do this as often as I should, but I really do enjoy adult coloring. I do it while listening to an audiobook or music, and it just relaxes me. Also, I think of who I can send the pic to once I'm done, so it feels like I'm doing it with a purpose in mind. :)
I just discovered the Korean company Beauty of Joseon. Their sunscreen is the best I’ve ever tried. I ordered 6 more. It’s vegan, cruelty free, relatively affordable, and spf 50. It doesn’t feel like sunscreen, no white cast or stickiness. Love their other products too. 💚
Vegetarian for 53 years. Enjoy good physical and mental health. Practice yoga,meditation and weight training. My happy place is spending time with my pets and nature. .
Hot tub soaks & yoga before getting out, Lemon Balm drops, Magnesium spray on my feet & Lavender blend spray on bedding, sitting outside looking at our beautiful yard, praying & listening to instrumental music, deep breathing...my favorite ways to relax. ❤
A healthy habit I started is beginning the morning with a passage from a couple different daily readers. I love filling my mind with positivity before any other information. I love “Your True Home” by Thich Nhat Hanh and also “Thriving as an Empath” by Judith Orloff.
Going for a walk, especially after dinner helps with digestion and relaxation. Also, in the past four months, I've started journaling especially about an hour before going to bed. I call "brain-dumping". Whatever comes to mind, even if it seems silly. I think of it as giving my mind a cleansing. Paula's Choice suncreens and Beauty of Josean are light weight yet moisturising. I only use cruelty-free products. 🐰 As always, I enjoy all your content Vera! 💕
Seeds: I have been putting two tablespoons of flax seed meal in my morning oatmeal for years. Turns out, 40 g of flaxseed meal a day is a natural night sweat treatment. When I went through menopause, I did not have near the negative side effects of my other friends and, although I am not a nutritionist, I believe it is because of the daily flax seed meal for the 10 to 12 years prior.
Wonderful tips. I'm afraid to drive so by default I'm a big walker. Now in my 40s I can say walking for most of my adult life has done amazing wonders for my physical and mental health. When I had my pup and walked him at least an hour a day wow was I in great total shape! I love Supergoop sunscreens, especially the morning lotion/spf combo one.
For older people magnesium glycinate is the preferred option because although magnesium citrate helps with digestion ( pooping regularly) it leads to the elderly not pooping unless they take it. Magnesium glycinate has all the benefits you mentioned with no gut issues. 😊❤
Thank you Vera for a very useful video. Unfortunately I currently have a lot of bad habits, like drinking too much alcohol in order to relax, staying up too late and not sleeping enough, eating too much take away food and not exercising. I'm trying to change my lifestyle but it's really hard to get out of bad habits when you're dealing with a lot of stress. I'm always looking for inspiration and I find a lot of it on your channel. Thank you. ♥🌹
Hi, I was in a similar situation the recent months and found micro or tiny habits to be a game changer for me. I'm often not in the mood or "don't have time" to go for a 45 min run or do a 20 min workout. Instead I now opt for doing 30 s planks and push ups and call it a workout. Better than nothing and oftentimes I will continue working out because I already started. And if not, that's also okay because I already did something 😊 highly recommend a channel called "Better than yesterday" or similar, for their micro habit video. Good luck and you rock, girl! ❤
Thanks for sharing Teresa! I know it's not always easy and I think it's totally okay to acknowledge that. Hope you'll keep taking small steps, as the other commentor here mentioned, small actions can lead to great results and are so nice to keep the momentum going :) Take care!
I used to need a glass or two of wine in order to fall asleep. I depending on this for a good 6 years. Stopping was one of the most difficult changes I’ve ever had to make (even more difficult than quitting smoking actually) I tried quitting both drinking & smoking at the same time, I was a non smoker for 6 months before I finally put down the bottle. It took probably 3 weeks but eventually my sleep quality improved so much abstaining from alcohol. The staying up late habit still have not broken. I can’t fall asleep before midnight no matter what I do. Even when I have to wake up at 430 am for work. Best wishes 🩵
The latest healthy thing I have been delving into is wearing foot shaped shoes and wearing toe spacers. There are many health benefits to having our toes in correct alignment. I wear shoes that are called Barefoot Minimalist. That means there is no lift in the heel ( zero drop) so then the rest of the body/ joints can be in correct alignment. Also, that the shoes are foot shaped so our toes can be in the correct anatomical position while walking. Healthy feet !
For me, the thing that fills me up is connecting with my family or hanging out with friends. Even for an hour only, eating an icecream or sg like that. I love that! :)
Baths. I take like 3 hot baths a week. Long ones where I soak, sweat, and just chill. Water changes my mood so much, when my kids were babies and nothing would soothe them, bath time! Also, making a point to go outside, even for a few minutes. Laying in the grass is so underrated also.
Thank you, Vera! New chapter here...I resigned from my increasingly stressful job of almost 2 years, my last day yesterday...now support my higher education faculty, etc. level husband from home. ❤ Whew...so now I am also working on better health is all ways for me! Your videos are so refreshing. ❤
Vera, I use Australian Gold tinted for the face spf50. It goes on slick, but dried down quickly to a lovely semi-matte finish. I use that as my makeup base!
I always feel relaxed and inspired by your videos ❤ Going vegan had huge benefits in my life too, I've never eaten healthier, and I'm getting to try out lots of new foods!
My 8 month old loves you! (As do I) You have always been my go-to while folding laundry, and you have helped give me more time since my little Ozzy loves your face and voice! ☺️
Number 24😊.. after I had a baby, I have almost forgotten what is fun in life.. one being default parent in couple, has taken away that out of me.. but thanks for this reminder Vera❤️.. slowly i have to add tht in life to feel “myself” again.
SLEEP: Incorporating some Ayurvedic self-care practices before bed has improved my sleep habits by about 95%. Now instead of it being normal to have issues sleeping, it only happens on rare occasions. Self oil massage (abhyanga) followed by a warm shower or bath each night before bed. I add a few drops of a grounding essential oil to my sesame oil and gently warm the oil glass in hot water before applying. Once a week I also wash my hair, oiling my scalp and hair before my body. And then right before bed I massage oil with lavender essential oil on to my feet and put on organic cotton socks. If it's too warm in the house at night, my socks usually don't stay on long, but that's ok. This is besides the other normal things like no screens after 8pm, low lights, quiet house, etc. I also am very careful about what kind of book I read before bed.
If you're not familiar with Dr Andrea Suarez, who is a U.S. Board Certified Dermatologist, she has her own TH-cam channel (Dr Dray) and has literally hundreds of videos on sunscreen. She tries them all and reviews them all as well.
Dear Vera, thank you for all your videos. I enjoy each of them and I welcome each new one. I rewatch your videos several times. Thank you and I wish you a good health and a lot of happiness.
Vera, the best sunscreen I have found is by a Polish brand - pHDoctor (made by a dermatologist). It's called SUNSET AR Day face cream with SPF 50+. I use it as make up because skin looks so great. It isn't greasy (I always look sweaty with other sunscreens on), reduces redness, and it is just fantastic. They ship around Europe, but not to USA, unfortunately. It is on an expensive side for me, but so worth it since it improves skin.
Thank you so much! I will check that video out. I'm very thankful to you that you responded so quickly to my comment.. you are truly connected to your community and that is very much appreciated. 💐💜🔆💕
Yay to magnesium! Make sure that it is magnesium CITRATE, and NOT CARBONATE. Some companies either change their formula or use carbonate, which is not easily absorbed and is far inferior. A tip is to use magnesium maleate and take with something acidic like orange or cranberry juice which helps the body absorb it better. The vagus nerve stimulation is awesome too 😊 Yeah Vera! ❤❤❤❤
I've always had some kind of sleeping problems, and what helped me a lot was when I stopped trying to fall asleep and thought about how just lying in bed is at least some kind of resting itself! it's still not always easy to get enough sleep, but at least I'm more relaxed
Hey Vera. Re: sunscreen brands look into sun bum (Australian) or solar sciences MD. They are my non-negotiable favourites. They are cruelty free, not pore clogging and have a texture like you are putting on a primer. They glide under natural makeup brands perfectly too. I can't recommend them highly enough.
Thank you for your healthy tips! I like taking Epsom salt baths. In the morning sweeping and raking leaves is a good start in the morning. I like playing music when I have my shower. I love having foot reflexology.I turn into bed early for rest and sleep. Healthy prep and meals for sure cooking home cooked for for family. I have cut down on meats and meals portions. I snack more on nuts and fruits. I have cut down on sugar and salt as well as confectionery. Somehow Korean dramas have helped to release emotions. I have light dinner of matcha oat drink. I do a lot of gardening that makes me feel a lot better overall. Greatly appreciate all your tips to stay focused on self-care and for well being. Breathing in the garden smells good. I should start pelvic exercises. Accept your body and look . Just don't compare with perfect celebrity beauty. Accept inner beauty. I do cook more portions to keep extras in freezer to reheat. I have electrode mat for feet massages. Meditation and being still comes easy for me. I have cut out distractions and it brings me more clarity for what is important for me. I think I have learnt to be more content with my life and not compare my life with others. I have to accept that I have more limitations but that does not mean I cannot lead a very good life just because I cannot be physically very active. I am just more careful after brain surgery. To each their own. It is alright to let go of friends who cannot understand one's own preferences. It is sometimes better for you to let go of those friends and feel less pressurized to try to fit in where you do not fit anymore. That is another journey of your life with changing circumstances. Life goes on.....Que sera sera. Alhamdulillah keep counting your daily blessings 🤲🙏
Thank you for all these ideas, Vera. I struggle with changing my bad habits into good ones. I found one thing that helps is to focus on the positive and try to ignore the negative. For instance, I plan tasty and healthy meals to eat instead of vowing to cut out ice cream or other less-than optimal foods.
Vera, please make a whole video on walking. When I was younger, I walked 3 miles a day. 1 1/2 miles away from home, then turned around and walked 1 1/2 miles back home. I walked uphill going away and downhill coming back. After 1 year I had lost exactly 100 lbs. I was obviously overweight when I started but so much healthier when I finished. I wish I would have never stopped because now, years later, I have gained the weight back and I can’t get started again. So, yes, please make a whole video on walking and all of the beautiful benefits of walking.
the amount of people I know who do 0 excercise because they are waiting until they can go all in. I do about 7 mins strength training throughout the day broken up because I habe cfs and I feel so much better in my body now.
I've just bought stuff for steam cooking and I am totally stoked how great tasting dinner I can make by just throwing everything in and waiting 15min + making sauces
Thanks for this. I agree in almost everything because I have been there and help me a lot, and the other I should try it. I love long walks, with my dogs and by myself. And I also was a vegetarian for a long time before I become vegan this year and I can say that for me just not be part of all that suffering help me to be more myself, more conscious and do something I believe is truly important. And my nightmares stop. The most difficult? Get offline and try to not be in front of the computer all day. I try to take some short breaks and leave the office and I lucky because I work in a big campus, so there are a lot of green and trees, so I can recharge myself there. Love your videos. Really love them!
I have a trick for sleeping trouble. I remember that I can function after missing a night of sleep. I then do something other than trying to fall asleep. On returning to bed, I usually sleep.
Hi Vera, a sunscreen I would recommend is by a very small company called Husk and Seed. Non greasy or sticky. Lots of other skin care products which smell great xx
For SPF, I've been using Anessa and Beauty of Joseon, both did not give white cast. But I incline more into Anessa for consistency as base of make up 😊
Hi Vera. Great video as always and good to see you. Thank you for the reminder to eat until you’re 80% full. I tend to mindlessly eat everything on my plate. I’ll try starting with a smaller portion and I can always get seconds if I’m still hungry. (Eating mindfully would also help me a great deal) 😊 Something that’s been working really well for my back and mental health, is using the Pomodoro Method for my work day. That’s where you work for 25 min and take a 5 min break, then repeat. The break is so short that it doesn’t interrupt my flow, and I find that I can get lots of little things done during the day on those breaks. I work from home, so there are a lot of options for what to do in those 5 min.
Magnesium supplements helped amazingly well to reduce my menstrual cramps. And I spontaneously took some inspiration from this video to make some chia pudding and meditate for a few minutes 😊 One healthy habit I'm very proud of is flossing every evening before brushing my teeth: No more bleeding gums when the dentist pricks them 😄 And during the cold seasons I try to rinse my nose with warm salt water at least once a day (nasal douche). Since I started doing that a few years ago I barely got any rhinitis despite catching a couple of respiratory viruses.
One thing that might also help your foot cramps, which I also have trouble with from time to time, is a simple stretching exercise for your feet. Stand on the edge of a stair for instance and rise on your toes and then slowly lower your heel downward as far down as is comfortable. Doing this a few times late in the day usually eliminates those pesky cramps. I had them even though I eat a very strict wfpb diet with lots of greens, which should be giving me lots of magnesium.
Many years ago, my podiatrist gave me "homework" for leg/feet cramps. You make the alphabet gently with each foot. Afterwards, do 5-10 mins of gentle stretching. Though it's been years, I still do this every morning since it's gentle and only takes a few mins.
Hey! excited to be one of the early commenters..Just wanted to tell you i always enjoy your content and as a fellow hyper sensitive person i find your videos super helpful and calming🥹 thank you so much-🤍from🇰🇷
Loads of super helpful ideas in this video, I know I could do with incorporating several more of those. Your suggestion about falling asleep was something that was really helpful for me a few months ago when I had a small bout of insomnia. I will absolutely try that arms behind back posture exercise, as I feel that will be a real benefit. For me one self-care habit that I have is a daily bath. I believe that a warm bath has a variety of benefits including lowering blood pressure, but I have one just because I love them so much and find them super relaxing. It was so great to hear you speak Spanish, I'm very impressed with your accent and I love how your enjoyment with learning languages shines through when you speak :-)
Ah thanks Chris, I'm still very self conscious about my Spanish hahaha. The difficult thing mostly is that every time I try to think of a word or phrase in Spanish, it comes in Japanese. And I really have to strain to think of the Spanish word, even though I know it and wouldn't have any issue with understanding it if someone else says it. I guess that's the downside of studying two languages at once lol. Also love the daily bath! And hope the posture trick will be helpful for you too :)
I've never commented on one of your videos but I really like them- you have a much more well rounded view of self care than many others. I wanted to recommend my favorite face sunscreen :) For a long time, I was simply in the "find one I don't hate" mode, lol, but I've found one that I don't just not hate- I actually love it!! It's the Supergoop mineral Matte Screen. It's SPF 40, I know you said you wanted 50 or higher... but its just so good! For peaceful workouts that I don't dread, I love Move With Nicole here on TH-cam, she's wonderful. Keep up the great content!
This is great. I've also found that I'm WAY much more likely to meditate if I do a short one (like 5 or 10 minutes). I use the Balance app because I like guided meditations and they have some great ones on there.
In the UK I use the 'Tropic' brand Sunday SPF for my face. Its the only one that i feel doesnt sit on my skin and doesnt break me out in spots. Very ethical company too!
As for daily sunscreen: I use one from bioderma for sensitive skin SPF50, it’s hydrating, there’s a clear version and a tinted version that can serve as light foundation (I use the clear one). I love it, it’s not greasy at all, leaves a very nice hydrating feeling on the skin. It’s not cruelty free certified because the brand uses at times animal products such as propolis, but it’s not animal tested.
Ah that's interesting! I did indeed read on cruelty-free kitty that it's not a cruelty-free brand, but they did say it's because of animal products, not because of animal testing. Either way, I hope they'll go fully plantbased someday when it comes to ingredients :) Thanks for sharing, have a great day!
Since I was a student, I’ve always known that taking time to do my art practice was The healthy habit that made me feel good and happy. I never wanted to have a career in Arts, I wanted to be an English teacher, but art was always a part of my life as a kind of therapeutic moment. I stitch, draw, paint, embroider and even make my own books to draw and paint. I believe that an art practice of any kind (cooking, gardening, singing, playing an instrument also) is a wonderful way to feel a certain equilibrium in our lives, because we’re expressing ourselves, our feelings through what we create 🧡🩵🤎💙💛💜💚🩷♥️🩶❤️
Face sunscreen DRMTLGY universal spf 46 is the one I use daily and it’s tinted slightly so I do not have to use foundation. I do use moisturizer first. This is the one that I am more than happy to put on my face everyday. ❤❤no sure about cruelty. Will check
Yes, it's a tad dark for my skin-tone but it also comes in regular non-tinted. All Dermtlgy products are cruelty free. Wish they'd make a lighter tint also since it wears so nicely. As you said, no foundation needed 😊
Great video Vera. Thinking about it, my healthy habit is to make plans to do something interesting or exciting. I have a tendency to retreat into myself if I don't have plans and that's not necessarily healthy. Lately I've taken up hiking and camping again and the planning of where to go and when, or with whom, adds to my joy in life, not to mention the physical benefits.
If you don't mind chemical sunscreens, Paula's Choice Resist Daily Hydrating Fluid Face Moisturizer SPF 50 is insanely good. Non greasy, your face feels instantly clean even after immediately applying it. The only downside is it really burns your eyes if it gets into them. I remember I would apply, I believe it was one of her mineral based sunscreens, around the eye area that didn't burn at all. UNFORTUNATELY I stopped wearing sunscreen because I'm rarely outdoors and don't tan. When people warn you can get sun damage through windows, they weren't joking.
Australian Gold Botanical Tinted sunscreen. Matte finish, I use the Fair shade and it blends perfectly and works great under makeup. Spf 50 and cruelty free!
Hi. Era I really enjoyed these tips. I find my go to switch off/ relaxation are Swimming Reading / audio book Nature Being with my husband just chilling I’ve just started to do mini meditations about 3-5 mins and I find them relaxing I totally agree about enjoying your exercise, I do loads of micro exercises because I didn’t want to do long work outs, these have really helped me to enjoy exercise again and now I’m doing regular daily exercises and longer exercises three times a week
Once again proof of why I need to watch your posts regularly… I know of and mostly do all the ‘right’ things for a happy healthy life, but too often will procrastinate when it comes to the most important habits. You are a great inspiration and we all appreciate you giving us a virtual ‘kick in the butt’ from time to time! I’ve always hated exercise… always. So have avoided it for way too long. Now I have balance and movement issues and really need to get serious. 😢🏃♀️➡️😢
I'm glad you enjoyed the video and the reminders! :) I would say try to find something that you (at least kind of) enjoy doing and slowly build it up, so you don't overdo it and come to dread it. I used to feel very negative about exercise too, now I love it and I even do it for my mental health :)
Yes haha I read about that! I don't do so well with cold showers haha, but I do like to turn down the temperature a bit a couple of times while showering, slowly lowering the temperature
@@SimpleHappyZen That’s basically what I do as well. Just at the very end of my shower, I make it as cold as I can stand it that day for a few seconds. I probably won’t do it at all in the winter!
Vera thank you so much for sharing these tips and ideas. I do little movements every morning to get body moving. I also eat a lot of fresh veggies and fruits. ❤❤
I recommend exploring Korean formulations for sunscreen, there's sites like Olive young and yesstyle where there's a wide selection on sunscreens and sunsticks. I know it may not be your thing but I hope it helps knowing its an option:)
I've tried mineral and chemical sunscreens from Round labs dokdo and birch juice line. If your skin is more sensitive I recommend mineral/physical sunscreens😊
I have recently changed my nutrition and I feel so much better. I used to snack through lunch rather than having a proper meal and then didn't want to cook dinner. I felt awful. Just getting off the couch was painful - how can I feel this old at 41? I decided from now on to have three nutritious balanced meals a day. Lots of plants, lots of fiber, fruits and vegetables. I have found myself snacking way less in between meals. And I feel like five years younger after less than a month. I have not restricted anything from my diet, it's just naturally improved so much from my three balanced meals. If I want a second helping, some chips with my soup or extra butter or something, I have them. I don't really fuss about the details. I finish the night with a cup of hot tea and a square of dark chocolate and then no more eating after that. I place a special emphasis on plants in my diet. Last year I stopped eating beef as part of a harm reduction strategy. I have since cut out pork and we're down to poultry only. My goal right now is cooking only one meat meal a week. I am moving toward a flexitarian diet as I am taking the Buddhist precepts next year. I am a bit concerned about full vegan because my husband is allergic to soy and I always seem to struggle with my health when I cut out meat completely. But I'm trying! A final thing I did which has had an amazing impact is I created little fruit and vegetable magnets for my fridge to track what produce is in there, along with dry erase magnets to write down leftovers and the day they were made. I now have a quick visual of what produce is in my fridge. If it's something that needs to be eaten soon, it goes at the top. If it's something we ran out of, it goes on the bottom. Since I started doing this I've been eating more fruits and vegetables because it's so easy to tell what's in there, and we haven't had any produce going to waste. Between that and snacking less, our grocery bills have gone down considerably. Reading is also my thing. ❤
What a nice, relaxing, motivating video (I'm not surprised though 😅)! ♥ Please make an entire video about walking and your experiences with it, I'd love that! :)
A lot of what you mention I already do. I go for an early morning walk daily without a phone just to be alone with my thoughts and to enjoy the sounds of nature. I do short meditations and follow a healthy vegan diet. I also believe that no living being needs to suffer for my food.
I love Elta MD sunscreen! They have a bunch of different kinds, but there is a face and body one that's broad spectrum 50+ SPF and it's the smoothest, least sticky sunscreen ever and blends into the skin great. Their face sunscreen (face only, not face and body) also doesn't sting the eyes, so extra bonus there.
Oh nice! Thanks for your recommendation. I did look it and up and found that they're not completely cruelty-free, so I hope they'll change that in the future :) Have a great dat!
Thank you for this excellent and well thought out video! Under my makeup I like to use Australian Gold SPF 50 in the shade light. It works great under makeup. Your hair looks absolutely gorgeous can you do a video on how you take care of your hair and get your waves to come out so pretty?
@@healthybydesignyogi Thanks for the compliments and the recommendation! So many people have recommended that one, I'll have to check it out 😊 Also, I have a video called Minimalist beauty routine where I show everything I do for my hair, skincare, makeup and nails 😊 If you look it up on TH-cam, it should come up
This is also my favorite, and as a bonus it has other ingredients that are good for your skin like niacinamide and rice protein. It feels like a high quality hydrating moisturiser on the skin I love it!
I’ve been loving Korean sunscreens, especially for on my face! I always check to make sure they’re vegan and so far my favorite one is the Mary & May Vegan Primer Glow Sun Cream. I’ve also really liked some by Rovectin. About to try one by SKIN 1004 and can let you know how I like it if you’d like. Good luck finding one that’s great for you! ✨
Cramps antidote: My mom gets charley horses (leg cramps) and find that mustard works the best to dissipate them. She's also had some luck with pickle juice (especially the non-vinegar kind). That's just the juice in a pickle jar, or a few companies sell the juice alone.
Hi everyone! Please know that it's not about doing this perfectly. I'm for sure not making the healthy choices 100% of the time. 😅 Life is about balance and that goes for healthy habits too. So feel free to see this as a list of suggestions, and pick the ones that appeal to you. Enjoy! 🤗🍵
Also, thank you all so much for your suggestions about the sunscreen! I ended up trying out the Altruist SPF50 face fluid that so many of you recommended and I love it!! Definitely keeping that one.
Hello Vera 😊,
You asked for a good sunscreen recommendation, and I can’t recommend the one from Ringana highly enough! I discovered their products a few years ago when I was striving for a healthier lifestyle and wanted to eliminate all chemicals from my skincare routine. Since then, I’ve been absolutely loyal to them.
Ringana products are unique because they are Fresh Cosmetics - made without anything your body doesn’t need and only fresh ingredients - which means they even have an expiry date since they’re freshly made just for you. They’re not only great for your skin but also for the environment, and of course, they’re vegan too!
If you’d like more info, feel free to reach out to me. As I am amazed by the brand and values, I’ve recently partnered with them, so I can offer you a €20 voucher if you’d like to give them a try. 😉
Sending hugs from Germany!
Marion
You're so kind and polite! Thanks for your videos.
Kisses and hugs from Brazil!🇧🇷
Vera, Like you’ve said, this is your personal list and you’re just suggesting and inspiring others
I can say cooking double is definitely a game changer. It’s so nice to not have to plan so many meals and then the effort of cooking everyday is also a huge weight off my shoulders.
Yes it's so helpful! :)
Yes! There are only two of us - but I always ‘cook for an Army’!😅 Thankfully, hubby is great at having leftovers! 👍
I don't "cook double" but I naturally have more than one meal's worth, and I eat the rest of it for the next meal or over the next few days. I can't really save it for long term because it's gone in a few days. So a head or half a head of lettuce makes several meals' worth of salad. I cut three or four russet potatoes into thirds to fill the pan and roast them, and eat a couple chunks per meal.
Hi there, I have just started watching your videos and I absolutely love them, the way you explain and speak so clearly helps me take the details in. Your video about being a HSP was amazing and it was like listening to myself. I now listen to you every morning and your words make me feel so positive, and happy I am not the only person like this. Thank you so much, you seem such a lovely, happy, and caring girl. Keep doing what you are doing I am sure you help a lot of other people too. 😊😊😊
@@Sunnnyjo Wow thank you so much for your kind words and for the superthanks! That's amazing 🤗❤️ I really appreciate it. So happy to hear you're finding value in my videos. Take care and have a lovely day!!! 🌱🍵
I’ve never quite understood listening to music or podcasts when walking (in the real world, especially in nature) or even worse, looking at a phone. I appreciate you mentioning that 😊
It's such a great opportunity to finally have some quiet, just listening to the wind and the birds and stuff (and the traffic unfortunately, haha)
*Laughs in ADHD* 😅
I started a minimum of 10 minutes of mobility practice a day including stretching, yoga, foam rolling. It’s been sooooo helpful. Im also working with a physical therapist for some preventative pelvic floor health and it has been incredible
Oh awesome!! 😁👍💕
For #8… I absolutely used to be the person who would think “if I fall asleep now I’ll get X amount of sleep” etc. The number one thing that helped me was getting rid of the clock in our bedroom. I check the time on my phone before I go to sleep and then that’s it for the night. I put my phone on silent and place it face down on my bedside table. I don’t allow myself to check it at all until the alarm goes off in the morning or I’m getting up anyway. It’s done wonders for my sleep especially if I wake up during the night. No more counting the hours.
Oh clever! Great tip not to have a clock around to check the time on :)
I just wanted to tell you that you are one of my favorite people to listen to. I can always relate to what you’re saying, and I love the content. You also have a very soothing voice to listen to.
Yes! Unfortunately, I find many voices hard to listen to. Happily, Vera's voice definitely passes muster with me!
Thanks for sharing these wonderful tips! I’ve been vegan for 7 years, and these have been the healthiest years of my life. I stopped suffering from low energy, constant fatigue, constipation, anemia, skin breakouts, and so much more… Now I’m trying to lower my added sugar intake and less oil. Also, as a yoga teacher, I’m glad you included meditation and breathing - so important 🙏🏼☺️
I’m Japanese and I heard you speak my language was so nice! And your pronunciation is great!!
Thank you so much! :) I also speak several minutes in Japanese in this video: th-cam.com/video/ZK8hYo_edok/w-d-xo.html
I don't do this as often as I should, but I really do enjoy adult coloring. I do it while listening to an audiobook or music, and it just relaxes me. Also, I think of who I can send the pic to once I'm done, so it feels like I'm doing it with a purpose in mind. :)
I just discovered the Korean company Beauty of Joseon. Their sunscreen is the best I’ve ever tried. I ordered 6 more. It’s vegan, cruelty free, relatively affordable, and spf 50. It doesn’t feel like sunscreen, no white cast or stickiness. Love their other products too. 💚
*Not all of their products are vegan but most of them are. Those are some of the ones I tried.
Vegetarian for 53 years. Enjoy good physical and mental health. Practice yoga,meditation and weight training.
My happy place is spending time with my pets and nature.
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Hot tub soaks & yoga before getting out, Lemon Balm drops, Magnesium spray on my feet & Lavender blend spray on bedding, sitting outside looking at our beautiful yard, praying & listening to instrumental music, deep breathing...my favorite ways to relax. ❤
A healthy habit I started is beginning the morning with a passage from a couple different daily readers. I love filling my mind with positivity before any other information. I love “Your True Home” by Thich Nhat Hanh and also “Thriving as an Empath” by Judith Orloff.
Going for a walk, especially after dinner helps with digestion and relaxation. Also, in the past four months, I've started journaling especially about an hour before going to bed. I call "brain-dumping". Whatever comes to mind, even if it seems silly. I think of it as giving my mind a cleansing.
Paula's Choice suncreens and Beauty of Josean are light weight yet moisturising. I only use cruelty-free products. 🐰
As always, I enjoy all your content Vera! 💕
That's amazing, also yay for the journaling! And thanks for the cruelty-free recommendations too :)
Seeds: I have been putting two tablespoons of flax seed meal in my morning oatmeal for years. Turns out, 40 g of flaxseed meal a day is a natural night sweat treatment. When I went through menopause, I did not have near the negative side effects of my other friends and, although I am not a nutritionist, I believe it is because of the daily flax seed meal for the 10 to 12 years prior.
Absolutely😊❤
Wonderful tips. I'm afraid to drive so by default I'm a big walker. Now in my 40s I can say walking for most of my adult life has done amazing wonders for my physical and mental health. When I had my pup and walked him at least an hour a day wow was I in great total shape! I love Supergoop sunscreens, especially the morning lotion/spf combo one.
Walking is amazing :) Thanks for sharing! :)
For older people magnesium glycinate is the preferred option because although magnesium citrate helps with digestion ( pooping regularly) it leads to the elderly not pooping unless they take it. Magnesium glycinate has all the benefits you mentioned with no gut issues. 😊❤
Thanks for sharing! :)
Thank you Vera for a very useful video. Unfortunately I currently have a lot of bad habits, like drinking too much alcohol in order to relax, staying up too late and not sleeping enough, eating too much take away food and not exercising. I'm trying to change my lifestyle but it's really hard to get out of bad habits when you're dealing with a lot of stress. I'm always looking for inspiration and I find a lot of it on your channel. Thank you. ♥🌹
Hi, I was in a similar situation the recent months and found micro or tiny habits to be a game changer for me. I'm often not in the mood or "don't have time" to go for a 45 min run or do a 20 min workout. Instead I now opt for doing 30 s planks and push ups and call it a workout. Better than nothing and oftentimes I will continue working out because I already started. And if not, that's also okay because I already did something 😊 highly recommend a channel called "Better than yesterday" or similar, for their micro habit video. Good luck and you rock, girl! ❤
Thanks for sharing Teresa! I know it's not always easy and I think it's totally okay to acknowledge that. Hope you'll keep taking small steps, as the other commentor here mentioned, small actions can lead to great results and are so nice to keep the momentum going :) Take care!
@@SimpleHappyZen ❤️
I feel this as I'm an emotional eater and when I'm stressed it just magnifies it. 😢
I used to need a glass or two of wine in order to fall asleep. I depending on this for a good 6 years. Stopping was one of the most difficult changes I’ve ever had to make (even more difficult than quitting smoking actually) I tried quitting both drinking & smoking at the same time, I was a non smoker for 6 months before I finally put down the bottle. It took probably 3 weeks but eventually my sleep quality improved so much abstaining from alcohol. The staying up late habit still have not broken. I can’t fall asleep before midnight no matter what I do. Even when I have to wake up at 430 am for work. Best wishes 🩵
The latest healthy thing I have been delving into is wearing foot shaped shoes and wearing toe spacers.
There are many health benefits to having our toes in correct alignment.
I wear shoes that are called Barefoot Minimalist. That means there is no lift in the heel ( zero drop) so then the rest of the body/ joints can be in correct alignment. Also, that the shoes are foot shaped so our toes can be in the correct anatomical position while walking. Healthy feet !
For me, the thing that fills me up is connecting with my family or hanging out with friends. Even for an hour only, eating an icecream or sg like that. I love that! :)
Baths. I take like 3 hot baths a week. Long ones where I soak, sweat, and just chill.
Water changes my mood so much, when my kids were babies and nothing would soothe them, bath time!
Also, making a point to go outside, even for a few minutes. Laying in the grass is so underrated also.
Thank you, Vera! New chapter here...I resigned from my increasingly stressful job of almost 2 years, my last day yesterday...now support my higher education faculty, etc. level husband from home. ❤
Whew...so now I am also working on better health is all ways for me! Your videos are so refreshing. ❤
Vera, I use Australian Gold tinted for the face spf50. It goes on slick, but dried down quickly to a lovely semi-matte finish. I use that as my makeup base!
Oh nice! Actually lots of people recommended that one, so I'll have to take a look. :)
I always feel relaxed and inspired by your videos ❤ Going vegan had huge benefits in my life too, I've never eaten healthier, and I'm getting to try out lots of new foods!
Excellent reminders (and some new ideas). Thank you!
Happy to hear it! Thanks 🤗🍵🌳
Listening to you and applying these things have helped me tremendously. Also Baths I Love.😊❤
Thank you ! I have learned a great tip today to stop at 80% full . I always feel like I have to finish everything and have a clean plate. 💕
My 8 month old loves you! (As do I) You have always been my go-to while folding laundry, and you have helped give me more time since my little Ozzy loves your face and voice! ☺️
Aw that is the cutest!!! 🥰🥰🥰🥰❤️❤️❤️❤️
Number 24😊.. after I had a baby, I have almost forgotten what is fun in life.. one being default parent in couple, has taken away that out of me.. but thanks for this reminder Vera❤️.. slowly i have to add tht in life to feel “myself” again.
You're very welcome, hope you can plan some fun things for yourself to enjoy soon! Take care
SLEEP: Incorporating some Ayurvedic self-care practices before bed has improved my sleep habits by about 95%. Now instead of it being normal to have issues sleeping, it only happens on rare occasions.
Self oil massage (abhyanga) followed by a warm shower or bath each night before bed. I add a few drops of a grounding essential oil to my sesame oil and gently warm the oil glass in hot water before applying. Once a week I also wash my hair, oiling my scalp and hair before my body.
And then right before bed I massage oil with lavender essential oil on to my feet and put on organic cotton socks. If it's too warm in the house at night, my socks usually don't stay on long, but that's ok.
This is besides the other normal things like no screens after 8pm, low lights, quiet house, etc. I also am very careful about what kind of book I read before bed.
If you're not familiar with Dr Andrea Suarez, who is a U.S. Board Certified Dermatologist, she has her own TH-cam channel (Dr Dray) and has literally hundreds of videos on sunscreen. She tries them all and reviews them all as well.
I can relate to so many things in this video. Magnesium, work out, focusing too much on sleep… thanks for making the video!
What a great list of healthy habits----I already practice some but you gave me some new ones to try and incorporate into my life. Thanks so much!
Dear Vera, thank you for all your videos. I enjoy each of them and I welcome each new one. I rewatch your videos several times. Thank you and I wish you a good health and a lot of happiness.
Aw thank you so much, that's so nice to hear :) Have a great day!
Vera, the best sunscreen I have found is by a Polish brand - pHDoctor (made by a dermatologist). It's called SUNSET AR Day face cream with SPF 50+. I use it as make up because skin looks so great. It isn't greasy (I always look sweaty with other sunscreens on), reduces redness, and it is just fantastic. They ship around Europe, but not to USA, unfortunately. It is on an expensive side for me, but so worth it since it improves skin.
Darn-wish we could get this in the US.
Thank you so much! I will check that video out. I'm very thankful to you that you responded so quickly to my comment.. you are truly connected to your community and that is very much appreciated. 💐💜🔆💕
Yay to magnesium! Make sure that it is magnesium CITRATE, and NOT CARBONATE. Some companies either change their formula or use carbonate, which is not easily absorbed and is far inferior. A tip is to use magnesium maleate and take with something acidic like orange or cranberry juice which helps the body absorb it better. The vagus nerve stimulation is awesome too 😊 Yeah Vera! ❤❤❤❤
Nice! 😁🤗
Great point about magnesium citrate, I just recently found out about that tip! 👍
This is exactly the video I needed today, great ideas and tips, thank you!
I've always had some kind of sleeping problems, and what helped me a lot was when I stopped trying to fall asleep and thought about how just lying in bed is at least some kind of resting itself! it's still not always easy to get enough sleep, but at least I'm more relaxed
YESSS!! This helped me so much as well :) Thanks for sharing!
Vera made a great Guided Bedtime Meditation a few years back. You can still find it on her channel.
Lovely video with so many great ideas and reminders, Vera! Thank you!!
Thank you!!! 🤗💕💕💕💕
Hallo Vera, I just wanna say I enjoy this video so much because your plant's vase in the background match your sweater and blush on perfectly 🥰🍉
Hahaha totally unintentional, but I also noticed it when editing. Guess I love pink haha, I keep picking pink things
Hey Vera. Re: sunscreen brands look into sun bum (Australian) or solar sciences MD.
They are my non-negotiable favourites. They are cruelty free, not pore clogging and have a texture like you are putting on a primer.
They glide under natural makeup brands perfectly too. I can't recommend them highly enough.
I second Sun Bum. Goes on light and non greasy and is vegan and cruelty free.
Thank you for your healthy tips! I like taking Epsom salt baths. In the morning sweeping and raking leaves is a good start in the morning. I like playing music when I have my shower. I love having foot reflexology.I turn into bed early for rest and sleep. Healthy prep and meals for sure cooking home cooked for for family. I have cut down on meats and meals portions. I snack more on nuts and fruits. I have cut down on sugar and salt as well as confectionery. Somehow Korean dramas have helped to release emotions. I have light dinner of matcha oat drink. I do a lot of gardening that makes me feel a lot better overall. Greatly appreciate all your tips to stay focused on self-care and for well being. Breathing in the garden smells good. I should start pelvic exercises. Accept your body and look . Just don't compare with perfect celebrity beauty. Accept inner beauty. I do cook more portions to keep extras in freezer to reheat. I have electrode mat for feet massages. Meditation and being still comes easy for me. I have cut out distractions and it brings me more clarity for what is important for me. I think I have learnt to be more content with my life and not compare my life with others. I have to accept that I have more limitations but that does not mean I cannot lead a very good life just because I cannot be physically very active. I am just more careful after brain surgery. To each their own. It is alright to let go of friends who cannot understand one's own preferences. It is sometimes better for you to let go of those friends and feel less pressurized to try to fit in where you do not fit anymore. That is another journey of your life with changing circumstances. Life goes on.....Que sera sera. Alhamdulillah keep counting your daily blessings 🤲🙏
Thank you for all these ideas, Vera. I struggle with changing my bad habits into good ones. I found one thing that helps is to focus on the positive and try to ignore the negative. For instance, I plan tasty and healthy meals to eat instead of vowing to cut out ice cream or other less-than optimal foods.
Vera, please make a whole video on walking. When I was younger, I walked 3 miles a day. 1 1/2 miles away from home, then turned around and walked 1 1/2 miles back home. I walked uphill going away and downhill coming back. After 1 year I had lost exactly 100 lbs. I was obviously overweight when I started but so much healthier when I finished. I wish I would have never stopped because now, years later, I have gained the weight back and I can’t get started again. So, yes, please make a whole video on walking and all of the beautiful benefits of walking.
@@deborahroper3694 I know this isn’t a good option for everyone, but getting a dog has held me accountable to walk every day.
@@lizap9237 Thank You
the amount of people I know who do 0 excercise because they are waiting until they can go all in. I do about 7 mins strength training throughout the day broken up because I habe cfs and I feel so much better in my body now.
I've just bought stuff for steam cooking and I am totally stoked how great tasting dinner I can make by just throwing everything in and waiting 15min + making sauces
Everything that makes cooking healthy meals easier is great I would say :D
Skin Restoring Moisturizer with SPF 50 from Paula’s Choice is a great face spf. Doesn’t look chalky and doesn’t get oily.
Thanks for this. I agree in almost everything because I have been there and help me a lot, and the other I should try it. I love long walks, with my dogs and by myself. And I also was a vegetarian for a long time before I become vegan this year and I can say that for me just not be part of all that suffering help me to be more myself, more conscious and do something I believe is truly important. And my nightmares stop. The most difficult? Get offline and try to not be in front of the computer all day. I try to take some short breaks and leave the office and I lucky because I work in a big campus, so there are a lot of green and trees, so I can recharge myself there. Love your videos. Really love them!
I loved this, so inspiring :) Thank you!
This video is great! I love the healthy habits, especially taking magnesium supplements and improving sleep. Thank you for sharing!💪💪💪
I have a trick for sleeping trouble. I remember that I can function after missing a night of sleep. I then do something other than trying to fall asleep. On returning to bed, I usually sleep.
Yes that's such a comforting thought! I use that too sometimes :) Thanks for sharing!
Hi Vera, a sunscreen I would recommend is by a very small company called Husk and Seed. Non greasy or sticky. Lots of other skin care products which smell great xx
i live for the little tidbits and facts about the Netherlands and/or you at the end of your videos 🫶
For SPF, I've been using Anessa and Beauty of Joseon, both did not give white cast. But I incline more into Anessa for consistency as base of make up 😊
Thank you so much ! I love no 24 ! Great tips !
Hi Vera. Great video as always and good to see you. Thank you for the reminder to eat until you’re 80% full. I tend to mindlessly eat everything on my plate. I’ll try starting with a smaller portion and I can always get seconds if I’m still hungry. (Eating mindfully would also help me a great deal) 😊
Something that’s been working really well for my back and mental health, is using the Pomodoro Method for my work day. That’s where you work for 25 min and take a 5 min break, then repeat. The break is so short that it doesn’t interrupt my flow, and I find that I can get lots of little things done during the day on those breaks. I work from home, so there are a lot of options for what to do in those 5 min.
Loving all of this! :)
Magnesium supplements helped amazingly well to reduce my menstrual cramps. And I spontaneously took some inspiration from this video to make some chia pudding and meditate for a few minutes 😊
One healthy habit I'm very proud of is flossing every evening before brushing my teeth: No more bleeding gums when the dentist pricks them 😄
And during the cold seasons I try to rinse my nose with warm salt water at least once a day (nasal douche). Since I started doing that a few years ago I barely got any rhinitis despite catching a couple of respiratory viruses.
Thanks for another great informative video Vera. Blessings to you 🙏🏼
You're very welcome, glad you enjoyed it! :) Have a great day!
One thing that might also help your foot cramps, which I also have trouble with from time to time, is a simple stretching exercise for your feet. Stand on the edge of a stair for instance and rise on your toes and then slowly lower your heel downward as far down as is comfortable. Doing this a few times late in the day usually eliminates those pesky cramps. I had them even though I eat a very strict wfpb diet with lots of greens, which should be giving me lots of magnesium.
Many years ago, my podiatrist gave me "homework" for leg/feet cramps. You make the alphabet gently with each foot. Afterwards, do 5-10 mins of gentle stretching. Though it's been years, I still do this every morning since it's gentle and only takes a few mins.
Hey! excited to be one of the early commenters..Just wanted to tell you i always enjoy your content and as a fellow hyper sensitive person i find your videos super helpful and calming🥹 thank you so much-🤍from🇰🇷
Thank you so much, that's nice to hear! :) Have a lovely day
Made chia pudding and a double batch of soup as I watched, yummy! thank you for the reminders
Loads of super helpful ideas in this video, I know I could do with incorporating several more of those. Your suggestion about falling asleep was something that was really helpful for me a few months ago when I had a small bout of insomnia. I will absolutely try that arms behind back posture exercise, as I feel that will be a real benefit. For me one self-care habit that I have is a daily bath. I believe that a warm bath has a variety of benefits including lowering blood pressure, but I have one just because I love them so much and find them super relaxing.
It was so great to hear you speak Spanish, I'm very impressed with your accent and I love how your enjoyment with learning languages shines through when you speak :-)
Ah thanks Chris, I'm still very self conscious about my Spanish hahaha. The difficult thing mostly is that every time I try to think of a word or phrase in Spanish, it comes in Japanese. And I really have to strain to think of the Spanish word, even though I know it and wouldn't have any issue with understanding it if someone else says it. I guess that's the downside of studying two languages at once lol.
Also love the daily bath! And hope the posture trick will be helpful for you too :)
I've never commented on one of your videos but I really like them- you have a much more well rounded view of self care than many others.
I wanted to recommend my favorite face sunscreen :) For a long time, I was simply in the "find one I don't hate" mode, lol, but I've found one that I don't just not hate- I actually love it!! It's the Supergoop mineral Matte Screen. It's SPF 40, I know you said you wanted 50 or higher... but its just so good! For peaceful workouts that I don't dread, I love Move With Nicole here on TH-cam, she's wonderful.
Keep up the great content!
@@s.s.3068 Thanks so much for the recommendation and for leaving a comment!! 🤗❤️ I'll check out your suggestion
Love walking near ocean or on nature trails!
Thanks so much 😊for your videos I always excited to watch them❤ 💕🙏
That's great to hear, thank you! 🤗💕
@@SimpleHappyZen sending 💕❤️love 🥰
This is great. I've also found that I'm WAY much more likely to meditate if I do a short one (like 5 or 10 minutes). I use the Balance app because I like guided meditations and they have some great ones on there.
In the UK I use the 'Tropic' brand Sunday SPF for my face. Its the only one that i feel doesnt sit on my skin and doesnt break me out in spots. Very ethical company too!
Oh nice! I'll check it out, thanks :)
As for daily sunscreen: I use one from bioderma for sensitive skin SPF50, it’s hydrating, there’s a clear version and a tinted version that can serve as light foundation (I use the clear one). I love it, it’s not greasy at all, leaves a very nice hydrating feeling on the skin. It’s not cruelty free certified because the brand uses at times animal products such as propolis, but it’s not animal tested.
Ah that's interesting! I did indeed read on cruelty-free kitty that it's not a cruelty-free brand, but they did say it's because of animal products, not because of animal testing. Either way, I hope they'll go fully plantbased someday when it comes to ingredients :) Thanks for sharing, have a great day!
I love upcircle suncream for my face. Smells like lavender. Rubs in great aslong as moisturised before. Doesn’t break me out
I love the more casual approach of you in this video 😂❤
Thank you! :)
Since I was a student, I’ve always known that taking time to do my art practice was The healthy habit that made me feel good and happy. I never wanted to have a career in Arts, I wanted to be an English teacher, but art was always a part of my life as a kind of therapeutic moment. I stitch, draw, paint, embroider and even make my own books to draw and paint. I believe that an art practice of any kind (cooking, gardening, singing, playing an instrument also) is a wonderful way to feel a certain equilibrium in our lives, because we’re expressing ourselves, our feelings through what we create 🧡🩵🤎💙💛💜💚🩷♥️🩶❤️
Wonderful :)
YYYEESSSS! Truly believe ART HEALS. ❤
@@cindyborcherding8927 It truly does. I speak from my own experience 🩷
Thank you Vera for this, esp. for reminding me to get my blood levels checked ♥
Face sunscreen DRMTLGY universal spf 46 is the one I use daily and it’s tinted slightly so I do not have to use foundation.
I do use moisturizer first. This is the one that I am more than happy to put on my face everyday.
❤❤no sure about cruelty. Will check
Yes, it's a tad dark for my skin-tone but it also comes in regular non-tinted.
All Dermtlgy products are cruelty free. Wish they'd make a lighter tint also since it wears so nicely. As you said, no foundation needed 😊
Great video Vera. Thinking about it, my healthy habit is to make plans to do something interesting or exciting. I have a tendency to retreat into myself if I don't have plans and that's not necessarily healthy. Lately I've taken up hiking and camping again and the planning of where to go and when, or with whom, adds to my joy in life, not to mention the physical benefits.
If you don't mind chemical sunscreens, Paula's Choice Resist Daily Hydrating Fluid Face Moisturizer SPF 50 is insanely good. Non greasy, your face feels instantly clean even after immediately applying it. The only downside is it really burns your eyes if it gets into them. I remember I would apply, I believe it was one of her mineral based sunscreens, around the eye area that didn't burn at all.
UNFORTUNATELY I stopped wearing sunscreen because I'm rarely outdoors and don't tan. When people warn you can get sun damage through windows, they weren't joking.
Thanks for the rec, I appeciate it :) I'll look into it!
Australian Gold Botanical Tinted sunscreen. Matte finish, I use the Fair shade and it blends perfectly and works great under makeup. Spf 50 and cruelty free!
Thanks for the recommendation! 🤗🍵 I've never used anything tinted before...
Thanks Vera, this was a great mix of ideas and motivation. Love watching your channel. x
Thank you for the video :) it is really beneficial 😊
Great tips, Vera! They are all very obtainable!
Hi. Era
I really enjoyed these tips.
I find my go to switch off/ relaxation are
Swimming
Reading / audio book
Nature
Being with my husband just chilling
I’ve just started to do mini meditations about 3-5 mins and I find them relaxing
I totally agree about enjoying your exercise, I do loads of micro exercises because I didn’t want to do long work outs, these have really helped me to enjoy exercise again and now I’m doing regular daily exercises and longer exercises three times a week
Once again proof of why I need to watch your posts regularly… I know of and mostly do all the ‘right’ things for a happy healthy life, but too often will procrastinate when it comes to the most important habits. You are a great inspiration and we all appreciate you giving us a virtual ‘kick in the butt’ from time to time!
I’ve always hated exercise… always. So have avoided it for way too long. Now I have balance and movement issues and really need to get serious. 😢🏃♀️➡️😢
I'm glad you enjoyed the video and the reminders! :) I would say try to find something that you (at least kind of) enjoy doing and slowly build it up, so you don't overdo it and come to dread it. I used to feel very negative about exercise too, now I love it and I even do it for my mental health :)
Great video, Vera! I didn’t know about pressing below the ear to stimulate the vagus nerve. Cold showers stimulate it, as well, if you can stand them.
Yes haha I read about that! I don't do so well with cold showers haha, but I do like to turn down the temperature a bit a couple of times while showering, slowly lowering the temperature
@@SimpleHappyZen That’s basically what I do as well. Just at the very end of my shower, I make it as cold as I can stand it that day for a few seconds. I probably won’t do it at all in the winter!
Vera thank you so much for sharing these tips and ideas. I do little movements every morning to get body moving. I also eat a lot of fresh veggies and fruits. ❤❤
I recommend exploring Korean formulations for sunscreen, there's sites like Olive young and yesstyle where there's a wide selection on sunscreens and sunsticks.
I know it may not be your thing but I hope it helps knowing its an option:)
Thanks for recommending! I've never tried a Korean sunscreen before :)
I've tried mineral and chemical sunscreens from Round labs dokdo and birch juice line. If your skin is more sensitive I recommend mineral/physical sunscreens😊
@@SimpleHappyZenwas about to recommend korean sunscreens. Their facial formulations are much more advanced.
An extra great video. Thank you Vera! 🙂🙏🌻🙂
I have recently changed my nutrition and I feel so much better. I used to snack through lunch rather than having a proper meal and then didn't want to cook dinner. I felt awful. Just getting off the couch was painful - how can I feel this old at 41?
I decided from now on to have three nutritious balanced meals a day. Lots of plants, lots of fiber, fruits and vegetables. I have found myself snacking way less in between meals. And I feel like five years younger after less than a month. I have not restricted anything from my diet, it's just naturally improved so much from my three balanced meals. If I want a second helping, some chips with my soup or extra butter or something, I have them. I don't really fuss about the details. I finish the night with a cup of hot tea and a square of dark chocolate and then no more eating after that.
I place a special emphasis on plants in my diet. Last year I stopped eating beef as part of a harm reduction strategy. I have since cut out pork and we're down to poultry only. My goal right now is cooking only one meat meal a week. I am moving toward a flexitarian diet as I am taking the Buddhist precepts next year. I am a bit concerned about full vegan because my husband is allergic to soy and I always seem to struggle with my health when I cut out meat completely. But I'm trying!
A final thing I did which has had an amazing impact is I created little fruit and vegetable magnets for my fridge to track what produce is in there, along with dry erase magnets to write down leftovers and the day they were made. I now have a quick visual of what produce is in my fridge. If it's something that needs to be eaten soon, it goes at the top. If it's something we ran out of, it goes on the bottom. Since I started doing this I've been eating more fruits and vegetables because it's so easy to tell what's in there, and we haven't had any produce going to waste. Between that and snacking less, our grocery bills have gone down considerably.
Reading is also my thing. ❤
What a nice, relaxing, motivating video (I'm not surprised though 😅)! ♥ Please make an entire video about walking and your experiences with it, I'd love that! :)
I love in a cold climate and it's so hard to go for walks in the winter!
Ah yes I can imagine! :)
Just the video I’m looking for, im in the process but of giving my life a reset especially being more healthy 👍
Good timing then! :) Good luck with your goals! :)
@@SimpleHappyZen thank you 🙏
Fav sunscreen: Plumscreen spf 31, Supergoop play sof 30., Kiehl’s better screen spf 50
A lot of what you mention I already do. I go for an early morning walk daily without a phone just to be alone with my thoughts and to enjoy the sounds of nature. I do short meditations and follow a healthy vegan diet. I also believe that no living being needs to suffer for my food.
Awesome, as we say here in the Netherlands: lekker bezig! (= nice job!)
I love Elta MD sunscreen! They have a bunch of different kinds, but there is a face and body one that's broad spectrum 50+ SPF and it's the smoothest, least sticky sunscreen ever and blends into the skin great. Their face sunscreen (face only, not face and body) also doesn't sting the eyes, so extra bonus there.
Oh nice! Thanks for your recommendation. I did look it and up and found that they're not completely cruelty-free, so I hope they'll change that in the future :) Have a great dat!
Hi beautiful! am using “Native”currently. Hate sunscreen but this one is less sticky and has clean ingredients, doesn’t make your eyes tear.
Im not sure if Japanese sunscreens are cruelty free but they do have very light texture which i love. Skin aqua, nivea, and biore are all great
Thank you for this excellent and well thought out video! Under my makeup I like to use Australian Gold SPF 50 in the shade light. It works great under makeup. Your hair looks absolutely gorgeous can you do a video on how you take care of your hair and get your waves to come out so pretty?
@@healthybydesignyogi Thanks for the compliments and the recommendation! So many people have recommended that one, I'll have to check it out 😊 Also, I have a video called Minimalist beauty routine where I show everything I do for my hair, skincare, makeup and nails 😊 If you look it up on TH-cam, it should come up
Best SPF for me is Beauty of Joseon spf50, almost watery, so light on the skin
This is also my favorite, and as a bonus it has other ingredients that are good for your skin like niacinamide and rice protein. It feels like a high quality hydrating moisturiser on the skin I love it!
My new favourite too! 💖
I’ve been loving Korean sunscreens, especially for on my face! I always check to make sure they’re vegan and so far my favorite one is the Mary & May Vegan Primer Glow Sun Cream. I’ve also really liked some by Rovectin. About to try one by SKIN 1004 and can let you know how I like it if you’d like. Good luck finding one that’s great for you! ✨
Cramps antidote: My mom gets charley horses (leg cramps) and find that mustard works the best to dissipate them. She's also had some luck with pickle juice (especially the non-vinegar kind). That's just the juice in a pickle jar, or a few companies sell the juice alone.