I am all about living a vital, healthy high vibe life so I learn lots of tools to help with this and I felt inspired to share some of the basics. This was a year of great opportunity and growth in my music supervision career which also meant lots of deadlines and potential stress, anyone who works in the entertainment industry will def. know what I mean, well really anyone who works in a high stress job. This was a great opportunity for me to practice what I preach so I could stay healthy and sane :) There are a couple of practices that made a really big difference so I thought it useful to share.

1. Creating Healthy Nutrition Rituals
*Drinking a glass of water with lemon every morning (I use lemon essential oils from doTerra, but fresh lemons are great as well)

*Adding Healthforce Vitamineral Greens & Spirulina to my daily smoothie.
Fav. Recipe: 1 banana * Hemp or other nut milk * Tb of cacao nibs * fresh mint * 1 tsp Spirulina * 1 Tb Vitamineral Greens

*Having a green powder to make quickly when I didn't have time to make a smoothie.
Recommend: Peak Performance Brand

*If you only take one supplement, take your Omegas. These are essential for brain health and with brain disorders climbing rapidly it is very important.
I take Krill Oil from Onnit. Just make sure you get a good source. Not all fish oils are equal.

2. Become the Ultimate Relaxer
It really is not a luxury in this day and age with all our life stressors, but a priority to bring relaxation into your body. During the busy work week, I don't make social plans. I know that I will need all the extra time for either a massage, going to the Korean spa, acupuncture, working out or taking a bath. If you have a Float Tank near you, DO IT! What helps you deeply relax? Make it a weekly priority!

Pro Tip: Make this activity a Friday night ritual to end your week right and give you energy to enjoy your weekend. I prefer going to a sound bath (if I am not already facilitating one :)) or getting a massage. If you live in LA, check out the $25 foot massage places.

Additional Tip:
When anxiety is creeping in: Immediately stop to calm your nervous system with breathing patterns that have longer exhales. Keep breathing this way until you feel the anxiety subside.

3. Your Morning is Sacred
Take a few minutes before bed to plan your schedule for the following day so you can have peace of mind in the morning and not be on your phone for the 1st hour of the day. Sleep with your phone on airplane mode, do your morning routine, then check your phone.
My day goes 100x better when I can do my morning routine which changes a lot, but usually includes some movement & meditation.

Wim Hof Breathwork is one of the best ways you can start your day.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nzCaZQqAs9I

*find an app or youtube with a meditation or workout practice if you need ideas.
Example: I love Branden Collinsworth's 20 min yoga practice on the NTC (Nike Training) App

4. Make Sleep A Priority
I need 8 hours minimum. Know what you need to function properly and do everything in your power to get those zzzzzs.

5. Use Driving or Hiking Time to Learn
Great time for podcasts or audio books!
Fav Podcasts: Aubrey Marcus, Oprah's SuperSoul Conversations, Love Your Living

I am launching my own podcast this month Yeeeeee!!! Keep a lookout for "Vibrational Medicine with Ash"

Ok, that is enough for now. I hope you find some value in these. I'd love to hear from you if you do. Also, please share your life hacks with me! I am super interested in human optimization and always love learning more and sharing what I learn.

Love to you this Holiday season!

May this year be blessed with miracles and magic!

Love, Ash