There are small habits that generate (big) changes in emotional well-being. You know a lot regarding this Nicola Elliott, who left her job as a journalist for a women’s magazine to found her own brand following realizing that her well-being and that of the people around her was being affected by a burnout (his) manual. The result was the creation of NEOM Organicsa brand specialized in aromatherapy products with a philosophy wellbeing that goes beyond the relaxing pleasure of lighting a candle or applying an essential oil. “I think it’s important focus on the big picturethat is, the small moments are really the big things and well-being is precisely this. It should be a priority to protect those moments Although with the pace of life that we lead, it is sometimes complicated, which is why it is important to learn that those little things, such as taking advantage of the smells in the shower or taking a walk in the daylight, build our day. That’s the big picture I was talking regarding earlier. You need to make sure you prioritize those moments because otherwise nothing works,” Elliott explains with contagious gratitude. We spoke with the creator of this brand –already available at Sephora– to break down those little habits that make days more beautiful for our emotional well-being.
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#1. Walking outdoors before 10 in the morning
we know we should spend a lot more time outdoors of what we spend –specifically regarding two hours a day– to regulate our circadian rhythms. And we also know that it is not always easy to make a life outdoor. However, Nicola makes sure to find those moments in many ways. “Mornings set the tone for the whole day and build the night. It is important to walk in the sunlight at least half an hour before 10 in the morning. That’s why I do my morning meetings on the phone walking down the street instead of doing them in the office. so i try spend half an hour in sunlight first thing in the morning and that helps me sleep better”, explains the expert, who provides a resounding fact: we currently spend 90% of the time indoors and 15 years ago we only spent 10%.
#2. If you have a bad day accept it (don’t change it)
Bad days exist and trying to change them, sometimes, only subtracts energy. The expert advises accepting them. As? “It’s not regarding changing those days either, but simply putting into practice certain gestures such as be nicer to you, don’t have very high expectations, cancel plans, say no, stay in bed for a while…”. Pretending that mood swings don’t exist is not a good idea because they are part of life. “Life is good moments and sadness; excitement and boredom…”.
#3. An energizing shower and a breathing exercise
Starting the day well also depends on an energizing shower finish with a minute of cold water, be aware of the smells of the products we use and do simple breathing exercises. “It is enough to breathe through the nose for 7 seconds and exhale in 11”.
#4. Eat dinner three hours before going to bed
We have talked regarding the importance of eating dinner earlier to activate the phagocytosis of cells –with all the anti-aging benefits that this process implies–, but Elliott quantifies the time that the last meal of the day should be brought forward. “It’s important not to eat at least three hours before going to bed to make sure insulin levels are maintained correctly,” he says.
#5. Create night routines
On this path to build great moments from small pleasures, Nicola strives to build your own comfort zone in your day to dayfor example, creating evening-night routines before going to bed: from lighting a candle and consciously breathing its aroma to use a pillow mist, going through a 15 minute beauty routine just for her or reading (on paper, not screens) before going to bed. It all adds up.
#6. Move the mobile away from the bed
It is not regarding using a traditional alarm clock to wake up –although it is highly recommended–, but at least moving the mobile away and putting it “at the opposite end of the room. It’s also important not to hit the snooze button when it goes off to get some more sleep because if you do, especially multiple times, free cortisolthe stress hormone.
#7. Accept that perfection does not exist
It seems like a set phrase, but Nicola Elliott manages to give it all the sense. “We juggle to get to everything, but the key is to learn that we can’t do everything perfect. I am not perfect and I think that thinking that we can be perfect ends up being a weakness. Who is perfect? Nobody is. And in fact, I think it is important that our children learn it and see it, ”she concludes.
Pillow Mist by NEOM ORGANICS LONDON
Pillow Mist by NEOM ORGANICS LONDON
Fresh sensation candle, from NEOM ORGANICS LONDON
Fresh sensation candle, from NEOM ORGANICS LONDON
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