A moment with Olivia - February
Currently reading:
Due to my schedule of late, I'm just allowing myself to read my morning page of The Daily Stoic on my phone, which I have read for the past 3 years. It's far from a perfect ritual, but I'm giving myself grace in a busy season.
Wellness Ritual:
Taking my time with my skincare regime in the evening, and my granola bowl first thing in the morning (pre coffee). Every morning, I make a bowl of sprouted granola, organic walnuts, bee pollen, PEARL Collagen (rich in antioxidants, omega-3s, fibre, protein, collagen peptides). Then, of an evening I take a moment to apply my skincare ritual. This enables me to prioritise my self care and nourishment at the start and end of my day.
Beauty products:
Osea Body Butter. In full disclosure, I stole this from my boyfriend, but I'm now the convert. The scent has refreshing grapefruit notes, and the whipped shea butter and ceramides leave my skin feeling hydrated and smooth. Tip: Dry body brush for 2 minutes pre shower, and then apply straight after the shower whilst your skin is still damp to seal in moisture.
Listening to:
Godspeed by Frank Ocean. Walking around my little neighbourhood, this song always allows me to ground myself in the moment, and take in the beauty of everyday simplicity.
An obstacle I'm working through:
Bookending my day from work with down time, and winding down to prioritise rest and recovery. I previously took so much pleasure in tuning into a new podcast, pouring a glass of kombucha and mindfully creating a nourishing meal to end the day. This year I've been swept up into so many exciting projects, that I've unfortunately let these mindful moments slip (and my Oura ring judges me accordingly).
Favourite Quote:
“The world of the future is in our making. Tomorrow is now.” - Eleanor Roosevelt
This quote resonates with me so deeply, as a huge driver in my professional life is to ensure other women that come after me, know they can be and do anything. My mother and grandmothers sacrificed so much, which enabled me today to follow my passion and career trajectory I feel so aligned with.