This is a sponsored post on behalf of Sverve and Carefree® as part of their Carefree® Freshness Challenge. All opinions are mine.
Routine is a great thing to have, but it may get dull and boring. My tips to keep your routine fresh are simple.
- Try to sleep 7-8 hours a night. You can´t feel fresh if you haven´t slept well. I always air my room before going to bed, because I love cool fresh air in my bedroom, because it gives me better dreams.
- Try something new for breakfast. I love experimenting with new breakfasts – whether it’s a new smoothie recipe to try or eggs prepared in a new way there has to be some alternation, because you don´t want your day to start boring.
- Try to eat less carbs and junk food. Believe me, your body will say thank you! There are so many frui, nuts and vegetables to try and different ways to prepare them.
- Exercising is great way make you feel better and it gives a lot of energy. Even if you are busy all the time then whenever possible prefer walking or cycling to a car or bus ride and take the stairs instead of the elevator. As a busy mom of almost 2 years old son then finding time to exercise may be a challenge. There is always option to do some power walking while my son takes his little nap in a stroller or when we are strolling to a grocery store. Btw when just jogging becomes too boring then attend races. Whether it´s a 5km or 10km or more, races give me a lot of energy and motivation.
- Use some makeup! I know that as a busy mom it maybe be too time consuming to put on full face of makeup, but just a little BB cream, concealer, blush, powder, mascara and lip gloss will do the trick and everyone can see fresh you.
- Are you used to having a diner always at home? Why not make things fun and try out a new restaurant that was opened a months ago and you still haven´t visited it.
- To feel fresh and confident all day use Carefree Acti-Fresh Liners which are so thin that you won´t even notice them.
- Drink more water. It is important to stay hydrated because your body needs water for survival and you can´t feel fresh when you are dehydrated.
- Find a new hobby. Maybe you have always thought about trying needlework, sewing, gardening or you can sing or paint. Taking courses will break the daily routine and will give a great opportunity to meet some new people. Another great way to do something new and also help others is becoming a volunteer.
- Start reading a new good book. Why not do some reading before bedtime instead of watching TV or spending time on the internet. I personally love reading criminal novels!
Kaila @healthyhelperblog! says
Great tips!! I especially like ‘try a new hobby’! There are so many things I’d like to get into but sometimes I just need a reminder to actually go try them!
Leelo says
Same here! There are so many things I want to try & do, but I need a reminder to go and try them.
daydreamingbeauty says
Great ideas for looking and feeling fresh, thanks!!
Leelo says
Thanks 🙂
Chelle @ Oh Just Stop Already says
Great tips! Especially trying to wear some makeup or give a new hobby a try. Breaking the routine always does one good things!
Leelo says
Thanks!
Emmy says
I’ve started so many hobbies only to stop when I didn’t learn as fast as I hoped. Patience is a must for me to learn. Thank you for the tips.
Petro says
I cannot agree more on all your tips. Sleep is so important and I’m doing so bad at it, I rarely manage to reach 7 hr. I did find a new hobby though and it’s super refreshing only when I think of it. Thanks for all these tips.
LisaLisa Charleston says
Great post! I love the tip to try something different for breakfast, I eat the same breakfast meal everyday. :0) I also agree that drinking more water is very good for the body….P.S. gonna cook a different breakfast meal today. LOL!!!
Jessica W. says
You have such great ideas – and momma, you are ROCKING that race picture up there. Talk about FIERCE!
Patranila says
I love the idea of trying a new hobby! I’ve been thinking lately about how much work I do and how little playtime I have available. Hobbies can be so rejuvenating!
Danelle Ice says
Eating less carbs and junk food is a big one for me. I tend to be a huge carb monkey and eliminating them takes LOADS of will power!
lilyseymour says
Awesome post! Is that you in the photo, if so you’re so toned and fit! I love the recommendation about cutting carbs, that alone has changed my life drastically!
Leelo says
Yes that´s me running 17.5km 🙂 Thank you 🙂
Gigi says
Great tips! I agree about the carbs – so many more options and you will really feel the difference! I immediately stopped feeling sluggish when took them out as a big part of my diet. Now if I have them, it’s first thing in the morning so I have the rest of the day to work it off. Love the find a hobby tip too! Fantastic post, thank you!
Heather Pfingsten says
These are such great tips. I’ve found myself in major slump recently … maybe some of your suggestions will help dig me out. Keep the awesome posts/tips coming!
Danielle @ We Have It All says
Great ideas! I have been doing a bunch of fun runs this summer to change things up. And I love the idea about eating less carbs and junk food and that really makes a big difference for me. When I cut those things out and up my water intake, I always feel better.
Cynthia @ You Signed Up For WHAT?! says
I’m needing more sleep and more water lately – thanks for the tips!
strangedazeindeed says
I love sleeping with the window open to get fresh air! Thanks for the tips!
Calvin F. says
Quite the nice challenge, thanks for the tips.