Stop, Rest, Recharge
If you’ve indulged in any of our other articles in 2023, you’ll know we’ve been diving deep into the world of wellness, focusing on the importance of good rest, recharging techniques and the blissful products and solutions we have at BrandAlley.
With that in mind, we sat down with Content Creator and wellness enthusiast, Rachael Alisedaghatus (@rachaela_), who took us through the ways she’s boosting her wellbeing this year. Read on to find out more about her morning rituals, how she winds down and her wellness hacks.
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Hi Racheal!
Let’s start with the basics.
Do you prefer a morning coffee or breakfast smoothie?
Hey there!
Coffee, alwayssss! It’s my favourite time of the day.
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What is your morning ritual to start the day?
During the week, I like to get up and workout straight away, the endorphins really set me up me up for the day and I feel like I’m ready to take on anything.
However, on the weekend, I take it slow and take some time to read in bed before attacking the day.
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Gym class or home workout?
Gym class, definitely! I love getting my motivation from others around me.
Are you a morning person or a night owl?
I couldn’t be more of a morning person if I tried, I love sleeping with the curtains open and waking up to a 5.15 am alarm.
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What is your daytime skincare routine?
Cleanse, tone, hyaluronic acid, vitamin C serum, finishing with moisturiser, and last but definitely not least, SPF! I’m loving the ESPA purifying micellar cleanser at the moment, it smells like a spa in a bottle. I’ve also recently started using the Caudalie Premier Cru moisturiser, it’s such a nice rich formula and great for anti-aging.
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ESPA Purifying Micellar Cleanser 200ml – £14
Kate Somerville Dilo Oil Restorative Treatment 30ml – £37
Murad Clarifying Toner 180ml – £17
NEOM Body Butter Great Day 200ml – £21
What are your wellness hacks?
I love to kickstart my day with some lemon water, it reaps so many benefits like aiding digestion, replenishing nutrients and is great for your skin too.
Also, finding time for some exercise you enjoy can make a world of difference to your general mood and wellbeing. I’d say changing your mindset to setting fitness and performance-related goals rather than weight loss or gain goals would be my top hack.
Aiming for better performance usually means you enjoy the process more, you feel a bigger sense of achievement more regularly and in the process you’ll still be working towards your weight goals.
Lastly, I think getting lost in a book and being able to completely switch off, even if it’s 15 minutes before bed, it can really give your mind the rest it needs.
What makes your house your home?
It’s the little final touches and accessories for me; art, plants and candles are my favourite parts of my home. They give the feeling of life and warmth. I also love the distinct smell of coffee that lingers for hours and the feeling of fresh bed sheets!
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