Hello, everyone! Today, I wanted to share My Daily Routine for a More Balanced Life! Since the year began, I have done many things in order to improve my lifestyle. I’ve started eating a more plant-based diet, I’ve been working out more AND more consistently, and I have been using better products for my body (inside and out)! If you’ve ever been wondering, “what’s her daily routine?” then this post is for you.
“This post has been sponsored by Colgate®. All thoughts and opinions are my own.”
I’ve partnered with Colgate® to share two of their new products! There’s new Colgate® Zero Toothpaste and new Colgate® Zero Mouthwash. Both are formulated with 0% artificial flavors, sweeteners, and colors and smell amazing. You can easily find them at Walmart! I love that part the most, because it’s where I do my weekly shopping trips. Today, I’m going to share how I’ve incorporated these products into my daily routine!
My Daily Routine for a More Balanced Life
My Healthy Morning Routine
I wanted to start this post by outlining my healthy morning routine before I go to work! This is my daily routine that I do almost every day of the week. It’s proven to be the quickest—and most efficient—way to get ready, and I’m generally done in less than twenty minutes! I really value my sleep and try to get as much as possible every night. Having an efficient morning routine is always helpful, because I can sleep in longer!
I always, always, always start off my day by brushing my teeth! I feel like I can’t start the morning without having perfectly fresh breath. First, I use the new Colgate® Zero Toothpaste (shop it here), and then I follow it up with the new Colgate® Zero Mouthwash (shop it here)! I particularly love the toothpaste because it comes in peppermint, which is also my favorite flavor of gum!
My favorite part of the toothpaste (and why I use it every day) is that it’s formulated with 0% artificial flavors, sweeteners, preservatives, and colors. Plus, it’s vegan, sugar-free, and gluten-free! Now that I’m going plant-based with my diet, I’ve really been looking for more clean beauty/healthcare products, too. This new line from Colgate® is everything I could want and more! After I brush my teeth and use the Colgate® Zero Fresh Breath Mouthwash, I do a quick morning makeup routine.
I think having a morning routine is healthy and such an important part of the day. I have also switched to more natural cosmetic products! I use a little bit of concealer, some pressed powder, and then a tad bit of mascara. That’s the gist of my daily makeup routine for work! Sometimes, I mix it up and fill in my eyebrows a little bit, but generally this is all I do!
My Daily Routine at Work
During the work day, my routine is pretty consistent! I usually get to work between 7am-8am and leave around 4:30pm-5:00pm. I usually end up hungry around 10:00am and eat a granola bar! They’re vegan with only a few ingredients and are very filling. They also usually tide me over until lunch!
During my lunch break, I usually pack something plant-based that I made the night before, or I’ll throw a couple of black bean burgers into my bag and call it a day. On the blog side of things, I generally try to pump out some Pinterest pin covers (or work on a blog post) while I’m at lunch!
On Sundays, I usually try to prep some snacks/meals for the week. Since I went plant-based, I have started making hummus! It’s really easy and also super affordable as well. If I get hungry in the afternoons while I’m at work, I usually grab some hummus and pretzel chips and call it a day!
My Evening Routine
After I get home from work, I try to work out every day (unless I have a large amount of blog work to get done). I love to run and it’s my favorite way to exercise. Since the new year has begun, I’ve started running at least one mile a day, and over the last two weeks, I’ve been shooting for two! I can already tell that my body feels healthier.
I shower, eat, and work on blog related tasks in the evening as well. If I have to post content, then I’ll do that and engage for around 30 minutes. If I need to create pins for my Pinterest account, I’ll work on that! Balancing working full-time and blogging is sometimes difficult, but I’ve found a routine that works for me (read more about it here).
My Nighttime Routine
I feel like all curly girls have a nightly routine for their curly hair! Mine is pretty specific but not as detailed as you might think. I always start by showering (if it’s a wash day), and then I wrap my hair in an old t-shirt (it’s better for curls than a towel), and go to sleep.
Once I’m actually ready to go to sleep (I try to get 8 hours or more every night), that’s when I start my actual nighttime routine! Growing up, I was ALWAYS a fan of the dentist. Even as a kid, I flossed every night and really cared about taking care of my teeth. I was especially cautious when I had braces!
I’ll start by brushing my teeth with Colgate® Zero Peppermint Toothpaste! As I mentioned earlier, I can’t get over how much I love this toothpaste being formulated with 0% artificial flavors, sweeteners, preservatives, and colors! In my efforts to use alternative products for my body, Colgate® Zero Peppermint Toothpaste is right in line with these efforts.
After I brush my teeth, I floss and use Colgate® Zero Fresh Breath Mouthwash! I think this mouthwash is great to use after you’ve brushed and flossed, because it kills 99% of germs. That means if you’ve gotten rid of most of them by brushing and flossing, this will take care of the rest!
Where to Shop for Colgate® Zero Toothpaste and Colgate® Zero Mouthwash
The best part about both of these products is that you can easily grab them in stores or online through the Walmart app! I shop at Walmart for everything I need weekly, so this is super easy for me. The best part is that Walmart also carries all the plant-based foods I’ve been eating and at a fraction of the cost! You can kill two birds with one stone.
I hope you guys enjoyed this post! I had so much fun walking through my daily routine with you guys, and I hope it has you excited to try out the new Colgate® Zero products at Walmart. The most important part of my daily routine is making sure my breath is fresh, so I’m thrilled that I have these products to help with that!
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✅ 1 1/2 cups warm water (about 100 degrees F)
✅ 1 packet yeast (active dry, instant, or quick rise)
✅ 1/2 tablespoon fine grain salt (preferably NOT iodized)
✅ 3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour or bread flour, plus more for dusting
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2️⃣ Add the flour (3.25 cups) to the bowl all at once and stir until a sticky dough forms.
3️⃣ Cover the bowl with a kitchen towel (or place the container to the lid on ajar). Leave for 2-3 hours to rise (prove) in a somewhat warm place.
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I haven’t seen this toothpaste yet! I’m going to check it out. Glad you’re finding a routine that works for your lifestyle!
Ahh you have to try it! Thank you!