Thuan’s Self-Care Tips

As many of you know, my schedule is quite full bouncing between working full-time and schooling full-time. To keep myself sane, here are some things I do.

ROUTINE
Routine is such an important factor in my life, and I believe, in anyone’s life. Having a regular routine is a way you can tell your body when to “turn on” and when to “turn off.” By doing this, you can help your body maintain optimal performance levels, instead of becoming tired, stressed, or sick. For example, I wake up at 7 am every day to water my plants. That is a form of meditation for me. Many people think meditation is about stopping thoughts, however, I do not agree with this belief. For me, meditation is a time to slow down and reflect. So, I spent about 30 to 45 minutes to set my day off slowly, gradually, and quietly. This is when a lot of my inspirations come to me.

SUPPLEMENTS
Many of you have also asked me what to take for daily supplements. While I am not a nutritionist or an expert on this subject, I believe people should only take the supplement(s) that they need as an individual. It may not always be easy figuring out what to take and how much. So, that is why I’ve teamed up with Thorne--to help you access more affordable tests created by nutrition experts to help find the best supplementation for YOU.  

As for me, I always take a multivitamin everyday with fish oil. A great thing about Thorne is that they have different multivitamins for different lifestyles. I normally take the one for athletes because I engage in physical activities daily.  I also use slow sustain release omega-3 for athletes. I found that it works better for me; I feel less of a “crash” with that omega-3 compared with others I’ve taken. Since my busy schedule often leads to stress, I often have low energy. To help alleviate those issues, I also take Adrenal Cortex. And since our gut health is also very important so we can absorb our foods’ nutrients properly and maintain a healthy immune system, I also take a Multi-flora probiotic once a day.

EXERCISE
During this busy and crazy time, going to the gym for me is a little hard. However, I still try to go at least 2-3 times a week. When I do, I mostly focus on my postural muscles so I can help prevent throwing off my back and neck. As always, I am recommending to you all to focus on strengthening your postural muscles as often as possible.