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Did you know January is Mental Wellness Month? Cheer up, we have Philosophy’s ‘Wellness Ambassador’, Gabby Bernstein, the Motivational Speaker, Life Coach, and Author, with her tips for New Year, New You. (Yes, the beauty brand has it’s own so-called ‘Wellness Ambassador.’  Apparently, she’s a big fan of the Philosophy beauty products and even we have to admit it’s good synergy.)

But heck, it’s the New Year so we thought we’d try some of these out. Think we’ve nailed #1.

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Gabby Bernstein’s Tips:

Tip 1: Take a ME break! Commit to a ME break at least once a week. Take time out to focus on yourself. This is a powerful habit to create early in the year. Need some suggestions? Take a long yoga class or prepare a nice meal for yourself.

Tip 2: Get creative. This year, I commit to spending more time painting. This creative hobby takes me out of my daily patterns and ignites my inner spirit. Pledge to engage in a creative project or even take a trip to the museum. You’ll find that time spent in creativity heightens your happiness and gives you more energy for the other areas of your life.

 Tip 3: Sit back and receive. I work hard to balance my go-getter mentality with my “sit back and RECEIVE” approach to life. This year, welcome stillness and receptivity. Begin a meditation practice today (Gabby Bernstein will share a simple meditation for viewers)

Tip 4: Be less irritable in the New Year.

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How to calm down when people irritate you

Let’s face it, no matter how happy or serene we may be there’s always those friends, family members or co-workers who can get under our skin. This technique offers you a very quick solution for releasing stress when people piss you off. You can practice this meditation anytime.

Get Calm How-To:

Gently press your thumb against your pointer finger, then your middle finger then your index finger then your pinky finger.

 When you touch your pointer finger say: PEACE

When you touch your middle finger say: BEGINS

When you touch your index finger say: WITH

When you touch your pinky finger say: ME


Breathe deeply as you say each word. Go as slow or as fast as you’d like. Use this technique on line at the bank, under the desk in an office meeting, or in the middle of a fight with your lover. This technique will get you through all kinds of crazy emotions and help you release resentment fast.

 Tip 5: Choose a new thought and move with it!

Saying positive affirmations can be a great way to shift your mood and release stress. But there’s nothing more effective than combining your new thoughts with physical activity. I like to use a trampoline. This is an awesome stress buster! I jump on the trampoline while reciting an affirmation. So if I’m feeling stressed, I’ll jump on the trampoline and say, “I am calm, I am balanced.” Ten minutes a day with this activity can help me release all of my stress and move through my day with grace.


You can bring your affirmations to any kind of physical activity. Swim, run, walk, dance and repeat your affirmation, “I am calm, I am balanced.”

 Tip 6: Laugh

It’s easy to get caught up in the chaos of life, negativity on the news, or the self-inflicted stress that takes over at any given moment. The key to quickly getting out of these anxious moments is to laugh. By simply laughing we can detach from stress and choose to see a better perspective. If something silly is bothering you, this tool can help you let go of littleness and center back into your happy reality. Let laughter melt away the petty fears that consume you. If it sounds simple, that’s because it is. 

 

 

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Evan Hosie has worked as a Women's Lifestyle editor/writer (expert in the beauty and fashion vertical); created the Pop Culture section for Radaronline.com; never met a gadget she didn't want; and spends too much time on Social Media.

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