In our fast-paced lives, it’s easy to neglect self-care. But having a few daily rituals that attend to our well-being is essential to maintaining a healthy lifestyle—and a radiant you! Small, consistent habits can significantly impact your overall happiness. If you need help understanding the art of habit forming, we recently shared a post all about that! But today, we’re going to walk you through six daily rituals—ideas for good habits to implement—that will help you shine inside and out. 

Yes, we’re starting off with the one that many people find impossible: meditation. We live in a society that doesn’t do a great job of encouraging one to be alone with their thoughts. Because of that, many of us struggle to grasp the art of meditation. But investing some time in learning to embrace this practice is so worth it! Meditation is great for the nervous system and gives you a dedicated time to detach from technology, schedules, and stressors. 

If you want to use an app to support this new habit, our friends over at Life Time Fitness have really hit it out of the park with their app. Its catalog includes hundreds of meditations.  

When you feel too busy to prioritize self-care, the best daily rituals are those that multitask. That’s why we love the idea of incorporating Collagen+ into your morning glass of water or coffee. With a delicious vanilla flavor, it will be at home in either beverage. So whether you like to start your morning with hydration or a much-needed cup of joe, Collagen+ can bring with it a skincare self-care bonus! A truly vegetarian collagen powder, Collagen+ promotes healthier skin, hair, nails, and more.  

If packing in the protein first thing isn’t one of your daily rituals, it really should be. This can be challenging for those who don’t like to eat right away upon waking. But getting some protein into your day before anything else is good for your metabolism, blood sugar, and more. If a full English breakfast isn’t possible, our PlantYourDay protein powder might be the game changer you need. Its chocolate flavor is delicious and your gut will thank you, too. As trying out new habits goes, whipping up a smoothie sounds pretty fun!   

The importance of exercise to both physical and mental health can hardly be overstated. According to WHO, “Physical inactivity is one of the leading risk factors for noncommunicable diseases mortality.” An article published by the National Institutes of Health notes that, “Exercise enhances mood and self-esteem while decreasing stress tendencies.” And don’t get us started on the negative impacts of stress. Yes, exercise is so important!

So, why do so many of us neglect it as one of our daily rituals? Well, we’d be willing to bet it’s usually because we are all so busy. That said, where there is a will, there is a way! Try to combine tasks for the purpose of squeezing exercise in. If you work at a desk most of the day, purchase yourself a walking treadmill. In the evenings when you usually give mom a call, do so with some headphones on and take it on a neighborhood stroll. 

For those who enjoy a greater variety of workouts, we need to mention our partnership with Life Time Fitness once more! Their gym locations are fabulous and offer tons of classes, but you can enjoy those from your phone, tablet, or computer, too. And thanks to our collaboration with them, you can receive exclusive access to Life Time Digital whenever you subscribe to a Hush & Hush product … double win! 

Alongside movement and meditation, journaling is a fantastic “exercise” for the mind. Write down your thoughts, goals, gratitudes, problems, memories—everything. This sort of practice can improve mental clarity, soothe anxiety and overstimulation, encourage growth and reflection, and more. It is a wonderfully centering activity.

You’ve heard it said before, but we’ll say it again: good sleep is critical to every aspect of health. If you aren’t getting the sleep you need (and deserve), daily rituals to unwind in the evening could prove life-changing. You might think climbing into bed a few minutes early is all you have to do to secure better zzzs. In reality, most people have trouble falling asleep and sleeping well unless they wind down slowly. Create a soothing nighttime routine that includes things like a warm bath or shower, reading a book, practicing gentle yoga, meditation, tea, water, etc. 

If you’re still struggling to rest, our MindYourMind supplement might help. Our scientific blend of natural soothing agents and time-tested sleep aids, like tryptophan, valerian root, holy basil leaf, and magnesium will serve you well. 

You’ll have noticed how many solutions Hush & Hush and our partners had to offer as daily rituals for wellness. We are passionate about helping you stay healthy and happy, so creating options to fit your lifestyle and encourage self-care means everything to us! We hope you find the perfect routine for you. Tell us about your favorite daily rituals on social media, using the hashtag #DailyRitualsWithHush.