My COVID Self-Care Survival Kit

My COVID Self-Care Survival Kit

Take care of YOU.

Self-care is KEY.

Keep perspective in your days.

Breathing & meditation are the keys to lowering stress.

Planning a wedding during a pandemic is no small feat and we know how stressful it can feel. Coming up with small daily rituals can make a huge difference. DO WHAT YOU LOVE - what brings you joy? What makes you feel at ease? Diving into your wedding planning journey from a grounded place will make ALL of the difference!

Below are some of my all-time favorite resources right now!

Here are our favorite binge-worthy podcasts:

1. Mindfulness in Minutes

Our #1 favorite for everything including energy-boosting mediations & sleep 

2. Meditation Minis

Great for when you need a 10-minute reset 

3. Meditation Oasis

She does a LOT of guided meditations, great for nighttime and sleep 

4. Super Soul Conversations with Oprah

One of our all our all-time faves

COVID Survival Kit (as pictured!):

01 Pearlessence facial oil + Jade Roller by Herbivore Botanicals - @pearlessences // @herbivorebotanicals

02 Olivia Care Locally Made Hand Sanitizer - @oliviacare

03 CALM Herbivore Himalayan Bath Salts (Ylang Ylang + Vanilla) - @herbivorebotanicals

04 One Pure + DoTerra Essential Oils - Sweet Orange for the morning, Lavender at night - @doterra

05 Organic Herbal Adaptogenic Tincture for Adrenal Health, Anxiety, Emotional Strength + Endurance: Ashwagandha, Scullcap, Nettle, St. John’s Work (upper right in the photo!). Handcrafted in Sonoma County by @mayitawarrior

06 Rose Quartz: The stone of universal love. It restores trust + harmony in relationships, encouraging unconditional love. Rose Quartz purifies + opens the heart at all levels to promote love, self-love, friendship, deep inner healing + feelings of peace.

07 Citrine: Natural Citrine is a premier stone of abundance, manifestation, imagination, + personal will. Carrying the power of the sun, it is warm and comforting, energizing + life-giving.

08 Sage: sage smudging is associated with purity + has a strong and heavy presence. It's definitely useful for when you need a major space cleansing.

Here are my favorite podcasts:

1. Mindfulness in Minutes

Our #1 favorite for everything including energy-boosting mediations & sleep

2. Meditation Minis

Great for when you need a 10-minute reset

3. Meditation Oasis

She does a LOT of guided meditations, great for nighttime and sleep

4. Super Soul Conversations with Oprah

One of our all our all-time faves

Music + Mailers:

1. BEAUTIFUL CHORUS

Music for Meditation or just great for listening to tap into whatever it is you are doing. Beautiful Chorus is a vocal group and their music incorporates mantras and sound healing. I am obsessed with them!!!

2. Personal playlist for calming down and feeling grounded

Danielle LaPortes Newsletter

YouTube Meditations + Affirmations:

Here are my top favorites:

101 Power Thoughts

Affirmations

Deep Sleep Meditation

Flower Essence Tincture for Discomfort/Change/Fear/Anxiety - I make these from scratch! Email me if you would like one :)

Star of Bethlehem: “For those in great distress under conditions which for a time produce great unhappiness. The shock of serious news, the loss of someone dear, the fright following an accident, and such like. For those who for a time refuse to be consoled, this remedy brings comfort.” – Dr. Edward Bach

Keywords: Trauma, after effect of shock, post-traumatic stress

Rock Rose is the remedy against terror, and as such is an important ingredient in Dr Bach's traditional treatment. The Rock Rose state being panicky, terror struck fear that makes conscious thought and decision next to impossible.

Sweet Chestnut is the remedy for people who have reached the limits of endurance. This remedy helps us remain masters of our lives, and renews our hope and strength.

Elm helps us a remedy during a time of crisis of confidence that arises from taking on too many responsibilities and obligations. The remedy, when taken, helps to speed up the process of recovery.

Mimulus is the remedy for known fears. Whenever you are frightened or anxious about something, and you can say what that 'something' is, then Mimulus is the remedy to take.

Clematis encourages the positive potential to find concentration, and stay focused on the task at hand. NOTE: I am adding Clematis to the remedy to support you in working when you need to amidst all of this