Holiday travel can throw your routines completely off - new environments, disrupted sleep, different food, and nonstop social time. In this episode, I’m walking you through what I call my “travel menu” - the small rituals, habits, and routines that help me feel grounded, energized, and like myself even when I’m away from home. You’ll hear how I approach sleep, morning routines, food, movement, and self-care during trips, plus the mindset shift that’s helped me stop abandoning my habits every time I travel.
In this episode:
👉🏻 What a “travel menu” is and how to build your own
👉🏻 How to regulate sleep in new environments
👉🏻 My morning anchors that keep me feeling normal
👉🏻 Food & fitness swaps I make when traveling
👉🏻 Travel-friendly self-care + beauty routines
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Timestamps:
00:00 – Intro + Holiday Update
02:00 – Why Traveling Disrupts Routines
04:00 – The Idea Behind My “Travel Menu”
06:30 – How to Stay Grounded During the Holidays
08:00 – Sleep & Rest Rituals (My Non-Negotiables)
10:00 – Morning Routine Anchors That Keep Me Centered
13:00 – How I Approach Food & Movement While Traveling
17:00 – My Minimalist Travel Skincare & Beauty Routine
20:00 – What’s in My Travel Kit (Hair, Skin, and Body Essentials)
23:00 – Building Your Own Travel Menu
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