oh my days natalie, yes yes yes to all of this. you somehow make wellness feel so human and personal every.single.time. it's chef’s kiss, truly. that line “we’re so busy researching the best chlorophyll supplement that we’re too busy to touch grass” made me feel personally victimised because wow, guilty 😅 i’ve fallen into that loop more times than i can count. i love how you always bring it back to joy and simplicity. your posts honestly make me want to truly care for myself in whatever way that looks, not just 'perform it' if you know what i mean 🤍 thank you for this natalie
oh thank you for such a sweet sweet comment, hannah!! you hit the nail on the head though - and that is completely what i aim to do!! i always want people to remember that self care is for the SELF it's not for other people. so do what makes YOU feel good, because you know your body and your mind better than your favorite influencer does :)
This post reminds me of a book I read recently, "How to Be Well," by WSJ writer Amy Larocca. Reading it helped me put a lot of the pervasive wellness trends in perspective, but I still struggle with some anxiety around the topic. (Cutting out related podcasts improved things.) I'd be so curious to know your thoughts if you've also read it.
Oh thank you for the rec!! Adding that to my list.
I truly feel the same though. I think removing a lot of the inputs (podcasts for sure) and the noise around wellness culture with what everyone else is doing etc has been fundamental for mental health and staying in my own lane!
Yes exactly! You can have the “perfect” exercise routine and eat the “perfect” diet and still not feel optimal if there are other areas of your life out of wack!
oh my days natalie, yes yes yes to all of this. you somehow make wellness feel so human and personal every.single.time. it's chef’s kiss, truly. that line “we’re so busy researching the best chlorophyll supplement that we’re too busy to touch grass” made me feel personally victimised because wow, guilty 😅 i’ve fallen into that loop more times than i can count. i love how you always bring it back to joy and simplicity. your posts honestly make me want to truly care for myself in whatever way that looks, not just 'perform it' if you know what i mean 🤍 thank you for this natalie
oh thank you for such a sweet sweet comment, hannah!! you hit the nail on the head though - and that is completely what i aim to do!! i always want people to remember that self care is for the SELF it's not for other people. so do what makes YOU feel good, because you know your body and your mind better than your favorite influencer does :)
Lots of lovely ideas here!
This post reminds me of a book I read recently, "How to Be Well," by WSJ writer Amy Larocca. Reading it helped me put a lot of the pervasive wellness trends in perspective, but I still struggle with some anxiety around the topic. (Cutting out related podcasts improved things.) I'd be so curious to know your thoughts if you've also read it.
Oh thank you for the rec!! Adding that to my list.
I truly feel the same though. I think removing a lot of the inputs (podcasts for sure) and the noise around wellness culture with what everyone else is doing etc has been fundamental for mental health and staying in my own lane!
If only so many of these things could actually be prescribed! I would add change of scenery to this list too. Great post!
Oh I love that! Changing up your environment is so refreshing!
I love this wholistic viewpoint, and how it's much more than diet and exercise. Purpose, connection, all of that is so important too.
Yes exactly! You can have the “perfect” exercise routine and eat the “perfect” diet and still not feel optimal if there are other areas of your life out of wack!