Good Morning! The first day of summer might be 20 days away, but once Memorial Day weekend comes and goes we all begin to transition into summer mode. That means it is time to dust off the winter slump and start to incorporate some feel good habits into the daily routine.

1 Dry Brushing. Dry brushing is the process of brushing your skin with a natural brush to stimulate lymph flow, improve circulation, exfoliate your skin, and help get rid of cellulite. It is also an essential first step before self tanning (which is a must for me in the summer – I use Isle of Paradise Self Tanning Mousse in the lightest shade and it is so natural). Dry brushing makes you feel good, and literally brushes off the day.

2 Physical Activity. This can be anything from taking a walk during your lunch break, going to the gym in the morning or at night, doing a nighttime yoga session in your living room, or going for a run on a nice day.  I recently downloaded the App “Couch to 5K” and am excited to try something new – running. I am not a runner. I have always hated running. But I have been reading more and more about how not only is running good for your physical health but your mental health as well. With the app, you run three days a week for 8 weeks with a guided trainer until you are ready to run a full 5K which is about 3 miles. They make it super easy – even for a non runner like me.

3 Skin Care. Taking care of your skin is SO important. And I don’t mean just taking off your makeup at night and calling it a day. Cleansing and moisturizing is something that I may have skimped on in the past. But now that the weather is changing and we are spending more time in the sun, it’s essential. Recently I have re-subscribed to Birchbox and I have gotten two boxes so far. Birchbox is a great way to try new products without buying a full size version. My favorite sample so far has been the Sunday Riley Sleeping Night Oil.

4 Lemon Water. Okay, I know everyone talks about this but I can not stress enough the benefits of starting your day with some warm lemon water. Lemon water detoxifies and and helps maintain the ph balance in your body. It also aids in digestion, helps your skin (all about this skincare this month!), assists with hydration, and helps promote weight loss.

That’s all I have today – share with me some of your essential daily habits. I LOVE to hear your feedback.

xx Casey