As a busy professional, you don’t have time for 10-step routines or gear-intensive workouts. But you do have time for in small, consistent hacks that make a massive difference in how you show up and show out.
Here are the three things I swear by this week to stay mentally sharp, physically ready, and in control:
This week is all about building confidence, minimizing temptation, and staying in motion—even when your schedule’s a mess.
Here are my three things I swear by right now:
1. Spray Tan = Instant Glow-Up
There’s something psychological about a fresh glow. When I get a spray tan, I feel like I’ve already been to the gym—stronger, sleeker, more energized.
It’s less about aesthetics and more about momentum. I call it a preemptive reward: the way I look post-tan motivates me to maintain that glow with movement, hydration, and clean eating.
But getting the most out of a spray tan isn’t just about showing up. It’s about the prep and the aftercare. Below is a simple cheat sheet that will help your glow last longer and look flawless from day one:
🌞 Spray Tan Prep + Aftercare Guide
✔️ BEFORE YOUR SPRAY TAN:
- Shower, shave, and exfoliate (especially dry spots like elbows, knees, ankles)
- Avoid lotions, oils, or deodorant on the day of your appointment
- Wear loose, dark clothing to your appointment
- Remove all makeup, jewelry, and perfumes
⏳ AFTER YOUR SPRAY TAN:
- Avoid water and sweating for at least 8 hours
- Don’t wear tight clothes or bras right after
- Skip exfoliating and oil-based products for 5–7 days
- Pat dry after showering—no rubbing
- Moisturize daily to extend the life of your tan
🚫 Things to Avoid:
- Bar soap and alcohol-based skincare products
- Chlorine (pools, hot tubs)
- Long hot showers or baths
2. Cleaning Counts as Cardio
Some of my best step counts come from 90s playlists and a Swiffer. Cleaning is movement. Period.
Whether it’s vacuuming, scrubbing, or reorganizing a closet—if you’re breaking a sweat, your body doesn’t care that it’s not a treadmill. Plus, you get the bonus of a clear space and a clearer mind.
3. Whiten Your Teeth to Kill Cravings
Here’s a weird-but-true trick I started doing years ago: if I’m craving something after dinner, I pop in a whitening strip. It sends a signal that the “kitchen is closed” and keeps me from grazing.
It also creates just enough discomfort (you don’t want to eat with those things on!) that I naturally delay or skip that snack.
These three habits are about strategic simplicity. No willpower Olympics. Just tiny mindset shifts that add up over time.
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