Wellbeing
Trust me, Try this 12 micro-hacks to improve your wellbeing Julie Watson and Liz Doyle Harmer
Julie Watson and Liz Doyle Harmer opened the Afterglow Studio over three years ago. Today, it’s a thriving community hub. In growing their business, the one thing Watson and Doyle Harmer hadn’t planned on was a global pandemic. So they started the Afterglow podcast to take their community online and inspire others to embrace brave and courageous futures. We could think of no one better to recommend tips for recharging and resetting.
1. Write it Out Studies show that journaling can help achieve clarity and calm by taking focus off the problems of the day and manifesting a new reality. Okay, maybe all your dreams won’t come true, but some just might! Find our favourite journals at Collected Joy. → Collected Joy, 1035 Kingston Rd. For journaling pros, try adding gratitude journaling to your practice. Writing what you’re thankful for has been proven to have social, psychological and physical benefits. Check out the Thanks Journal created by Beacher Sarah Laird, found in The Glow Shop. → The Glow Shop, 2034 Queen St. E
2. Nourish Your Body You aren’t really what you eat, but you will definitely feel better when you nurture your body with delicious, healthy foods. Fueling your body doesn’t have to be time consuming . Our friend Jillian Mariani, a fellow Eastsider and owner of Niyama Yoga Wellness has created this easy-to-make smoothie to rehydrate and give your muscles a treat after a workout. → niyamayogawell.ca INGREDIENTS:
• 1 scoop Niyama Yoga Wellness After Practice Replenish & Repair • 1 scoop Niyama Yoga Wellness Plant Protein in Vanilla • 1.5 cups coconut milk • ½ cup pineapple or mango, chopped • Half a banana (frozen if you have!) • 1 Tbsp. flax seeds INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Blend together banana, pineapple (or mango) and coconut milk 2. Then add remaining ingredients, and blend until smooth 3. Add ice cubes if you’d like
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