I don’t know about you guys, but I feel like the autumnal months have officially kicked in. Of course, September comes with plenty of sunshine, but for the most part, the temperature is certainly dipping, which can only mean one thing – HIBERNATION. Aka, spending all of my time at home because I hate the cold. Period. Working with VeryUK is again another pinch me moment because I’m only just getting back into the groove of blogging and social media again, so it’s great to have this opportunity.
This campaign is all about autumn wellness, and that is something I’m more than happy to advocate for. Everyone should be looking after their mental and physical wellbeing during this time of year, especially. The colder days and dark mornings/nights that roll in earlier can certainly trigger seasonal depression for many people. That’s why it’s important to take care of yourself and find the little joys that can boost that serotonin.
*This is a collaborative post.
*This is a collaborative post.I’ve just got back into my fitness in the last couple of months, and I’d like to take this opportunity to say that I’ve lost 10lbs since I started! I don’t have a goal weight per se, for me, I just want to get fitter and stronger.
So to stay comfortable in the gym, I got two pieces from Gym+Coffee. This brand I’ve heard before, but I’ve never actually bought fitness attire from them. However, I’m shook by the quality and the way this Women’s Training Adaptive Zip Jacket in Black cinches me in at the waist. I mean, just chef’s kiss. I love the zipped pockets for easy storage of keys and phone, as well as the little thumb holes which help wipe the sweat when I’m climbing on the stairs in the gym.
I teamed it up with the Women’s Training Relentless Bike Shorts in Black. The ultimate combination and a good way to keep cool while working out without feeling like I’m claustrophobic in the jacket.
The following morning, after having a relaxed bath, my body was feeling a little achy. However, whenever I come out of the gym, I always feel better for going, and I then look forward to the next time.
So I decided, in the spirit of VeryUK’s autumn wellness initiative, I would spend a slow morning, doing a bit of skincare and working from bed for a couple of hours. If you know me, I’m a big fan of fragrance around the home, and I’m forever experimenting with different scents.
The ESPA Aromatic Diffuser and Essential Oils Set is a great combination to set the mood in our bedroom. It comes with four different oils, all individually providing a different mood depending on the moment. For me, I needed the energizing oil, so I popped this into the diffuser and within a few minutes, the whole room smelled like Eucalyptus, Lavender, and Rosemary, to name but a few of the ingredients included in this scent.
The Aromatic Diffuser itself is made of ceramic, and I didn’t realise what a difference this made to the feel and luxuriousness of it. We have several oil diffusers, and this, by a long mile, is one of the best we have now. It pumps out a fair amount of mist, too, which is probably why the room smelled so nice in just a matter of minutes.
As well as fitness, I’ve slowly been dipping back into skincare, and for years, I had a variety of different monthly beauty subscriptions, which were fun, but now I’m left with a lot of products that need trying. I’m currently using the Glo Recipies Watermelon AHA Night Treatment, which is a nice, light treatment to add before going to bed.
However, I’m very excited to see the results that come from using the Face Sculpting Tool. With three settings, this dynamic frequency device is like getting tiny electric shocks on your face. It’s a little bit like a TENS machine for anyone familiar with using one.
It’s not uncomfortable, and this device is meant to be great for combining with any serum you tend to use during your nighttime routine, and achieving smoother, firmer skin. Combating the signs of ageing is something you should do as early as possible, so I’m looking forward to getting some regular use out of this device. It’s also a handy size and comes with a travel bag for on-the-go skincare.
Sleep is another part of what I think contributes to your health and wellness during the autumn. It’s good to get a great night’s sleep every night where you can. As a mum of a toddler, I know the importance of getting a good night’s sleep and some much-needed shut-eye. Weighted blankets have been around for a while, and I’ve always been curious about their effectiveness for a better night’s sleep and to help with feelings of anxiety, etc.
Let me tell you that the Silentnight Weighted Wellness Blanket certainly is weighted. Just getting it onto the bed was a workout! It’s definitely something I’d want to have on days when I’m perhaps not feeling great mentally and I need a bit of me-time on the sofa or chilling out with Netflix in bed.
Thanks to VeryUK, I have everything I’ll need to keep up with the efforts I’m already making to look after myself this season. What do you do for yourself when it comes to health and wellbeing in the autumn? Let me know in the comments below.
*This is a collaborative post with VeryUK. All words are my own.
