LIFE & STYLE
Sip, Sleep & Read Your Way Into Wellness
This year let’s take a different approach to New Year Resolutions. Rather than create oversized and oh-so-strict goals, let’s dabble in fun and engaging ways to bring more wellness into our lives. Small but cumulative steps—as opposed to big, daunting goals that we often frame up as all or nothing—provide immediate gratification and fuels further success. Here are twelve ways to incorporate health and wellness into your everyday life, without the usual stress of a traditional new year’s resolution.
PISTACHIO WELLNESS LATTE
If you’re new year resolution includes reducing your caffeine intake Clevr makes it easy with its health-centric latte mixes. I love the Honey Pistachio Matcha, which boasts adaptogens, mushrooms (for better energy, stress, sleep, and gut health) and vegan collagen, and tastes heavenly with only 2 grams of sugar. Info: clevrblends.com
LOVELY MEDITATION TIMER
I’m tempted to describe this meditation timer as “perfect,” but let’s go of that idea this year. Instead, let’s enjoy the simplicity of this gorgeous Walden meditation candle—perfectly timed to burn for 20 minutes. The drip-free candle makes the practice of meditation easily accessible—even for those new to the practice. Info: walden.us
PERCUSSION RECOVERY
Celebrated by Runner’s World Magazine as one of the best massage guns, the Roll Recovery R1™ Percussion Device delivers surprisingly big results given its compact size. Percussion massage can help improve blood flow and reduce soreness associated with exercise. The R1 is incredibly quiet and has a seven-hour battery life.
Info: rollrecover.com
FREEZER FOODIE
With so many subscription cooking kits on the market, it’s refreshing to find a pre-cooked option for the true foodies. The all-natural, flash-frozen entrées, soups, and sides of Jane Foodie require no work whatsoever, just heat and eat. I love Balsamic Grilled Chicken as a main dish or on salad.
Info: janefoodie.com
EMBRACE CURIOSITY
The New York Times bestselling nature writer, Leigh Ann Henion, offers a special collection of essays tied to curiosity and darkness. She explores the magic of nocturnal biodiversity (think unique fireflies and bioluminescent fungi) in Night Magic: Adventures Among Glowworms, Moon Gardens, and Other Marvels of the Dark. From the Hachette Book Group, it’s a dreamy read, perfect for chilly January nights.
Info: hacettebookgroup.com
FUNCTION HEALTH
Take charge of your health in 2025. Function includes access to over one hundred lab tests, to track overall health--from heart and hormones to thyroid, nutrients, toxins, autoimmunity, immunity, and beyond. The annual subscription flips the healthcare script from reactive to proactive and includes actionable insights. Info: functionhealth.com
MAGIC FOR
HEALTHY SNACKS
Healthy snacking—a common new year’s resolution—can be a challenge, but Spiceology seasonings makes it easy. Grab the popcorn variety pack for blends that include combinations like Bleu Cheese Buffalo, S’mores, or Truffle Parmesan. Create snacks beyond popcorn as well, such as crunchy air-fryer veggies and flavored hummus dips.
Info: spiceology.com
WINTER WELLNESS WALKS
The faux fur lined leggings from Free Country look cute, but their insulated warmth makes for longer winter walks. Of course, the treadmill or Peloton gets the job done, but outdoor exercise boosts emotional wellbeing. So, grab a cozy hot chai, and walk your way to winter wellness.
Info: freecountry.com
OVERNIGHT WELLNESS
The windows close for the season and the overnight air gets dry, causing everything from dry skin and sinus irritation to sleep-disruption snoring. A simple humidifier can help, but the Canopy aromatherapy model offers an elevated benefit, plus it’s chic aesthetic blends with any décor. Info: getcanopy.co
RUCK IN 2025
This year, I will explore the benefits of GoRuk gear. The weighted rucking vests, backpacks, and accessories add a boost of benefits to traditional low-impact exercise. It helps burn calories, build muscle and endurance, is a great form of weight resistance, which can help prevent osteoporosis. Just wear a weight vest or backpack and walk, hike, run, or do your usual workout. Info: goruck.com
ALTERNATIVE DOWN PILLOW
Quality sleep is critical to good health, and an area where many of us struggle. Create a supportive sleep environment with void of light, a cool thermometer setting, and proper bedding. This goose down alternative option from Vänt manages to duplicate the comfort of goose down feathers in three sizes and firmness options.
Info: vantanels.com
SELF-CARE SUPERSTAR
On a recent stay at Dubai’s Atlantis, The Royal, I treated myself to a pedicure. It turns out, Voesh New York is among the exclusive pedicure products used at the high-end salon that caters to the world’s elite. So, now I stockpile the exact Pedi in A Box kit they use for at-home self-care. Info: voesh.com