Just kidding…. I won’t even pretend I’m an expert in self care. In fact, I’m the exact oppposite.

Here’s what I’m an expert in:

Intense anxiety.

Crippling self doubt.

Stress-induced insomnia.

Obviously, imposter syndrome. (Amiright?)

Laying on my couch staring at my ceiling because my brain is a frozen ball of overwhelmed mush and I have no ability to do, think, or literally move at all.

With all the vitamins and supplements that are in the market, it can be hard to know what to look for when you want to add something extra to your daily routine. I often get asked what things I incorporate into daily life or my fitness routine, so I put together a list of things that I currently use.

I could just as easily title this article as “How To Be Supportive” and highlight the same issues. But that wouldn’t grab your attention. Also, we all pretty much know how to be supportive, in a general sense of the term. But for people who struggle with commitment and accountability, it’s not necessarily about being supportive – it’s making sure you’re not inadvertently being unsupportive.

We are more than a month into COVID19 restrictions and stay at home orders, and times have been challenging for everyone.

I originally agreed to write this article as a “how to” on keeping your routine in this new normal. I was 3 weeks into my new normal and had found my footing – I was getting up at the same time every morning for a virtual workout with my same group of fellow gym members and friends, I was following my same nutrition and wellness guidelines I set for myself, working my same hours and doing my best to be just as productive as always while also taking time to relax. I thought I could share some tips on how others might keep from just treading water.