Evening Skincare Cocktail

Posted on January 27, 2025 by Bhanu Misra Marya

Creating a skin care routine is the best thing I’ve done for my skin and my self care routine. After a few months of experimentation I’ve been able to find a combination of vitamins (in the form of serums) to help my skin restore, replenish and rejuvenate over night.
…Enter my evening skin care cocktail ;)

I like to switch up the products to address different aspects of skincare. Doing this is actually called “skin cycling”

Multi Peptides + Copper, Hyaluronic acid, Multi Peptide Lash/Brow Serum, Creamy Eye Treatment, Water Cream

Beauty Elixar, Nacinamide, Retinol, Ultra Hydrating Night Mask or Dewy Skin Cream

Nacinamide, Hyaluronic Acid, Caffeine Solution (eyes), Eye Repair cream, Hyaluronic Moisture Cream

I like to use both mid level and drug store products. But finding what works did take some trial and trial. ;)
Adopting a skin care routine is a personal practice. What I love about my routine is that it isn’t a 20 step routine. Some days can be a little more elaborate, but I always have this 5 minute routine for my every day!

When you don’t know what to pursue, pursue yourself!

Posted on November 17, 2024 by Bhanu Misra Marya

1. Waking up early

By waking up ‘before anyone else” you automatically have more time in your day, peace of mind and space for yourself. Which can be used to:

Workout
Plan your day
Work on a business idea
Be more productive

It is a huge life hack and gives you more capacity to achieve your goals.

2. Writing down your thoughts before bed

Journaling before bed will improve your quality of sleep. It’s an opportunity to seize the day…from the night before! Here’s what you can write down:

Your goals for tomorrow
What you’re grateful for

3. Learning an online skill 30 minutes a day

With the current state of the economy, education and technology, it just makes good sense to make time to learn an online skill that can support you. Here are a few recommended skills:

Sell digital products
Investing
Affiliate Marketing
Freelance Content Creation

4. Exercise at least times a weekese 7 habits, and

10 have a good mental health, you also need good physical health!’Il be unrecognizable Exercises that have the best results 2024:

Running
Pilates
Lifting weights

These will tone your body and strengthen the muscles around your joints

5. Sit in silence 10 minutes a day:

Your mind is racing with hundreds of thoughts every minute. Reap the benefits of sitting in silence to allow creativity to flow and your ideas to clear themselves:

Sit quietly during your commute
Stare at a wall
Go for a nature walk without your phone

6. Create a proper sleep schedule

Sleep is essential for your so go to sleep at a decent time consistently to:

Performance
Mental health
Reducing stress
Improving your mood

Get out of a slump with me

Posted on July 17, 2024 by Bhanu Misra Marya

Since our big family trip to Hong Kong-India-Dubai, I’ve been a slump.

Don’t get me wrong, I’ve been getting things done, been ambitious, goal oriented but not with all areas of my life. I’ve really felt like consistency has been out of focus.

Which is interesting to read back as I write it, because on paper (and instagram highlights) I’ve done some pretty cool stuff: ran a half marathon, did some community environment events, re-did my vision board, meditated and journaled daily, making time to learn (GenAI, microcerts, exams PASSED) made lots of little art and launched my youtube channel. But I feel like I’ve been lacking organization, regularity and stability. Which then has turned around and effected other areas of my life.

For example

I’ve only read 1 book, yes just ONE book this year and we are already 7 months in
My eating habits have been so out of it lately (including late night snacking, lack of portion control/meal planning, not enough protein and over indulgence ugh)
My schedule for sharing my art or blogging… literally out the window
Getting pictures printed (this is a digital age problem, like how much storage is there in the world and why do I take soo many pictures and do nothing with them)
Someone tell me why I don’t do ab/core exercises daily anymore
An atrocious sleep schedule
Procrastination on some important personal goals

Anyways I’m sharing this because I know I’ll get back on track. I’m setting up systems (including a new planner and digital productivity method), starting therapy and strengthening my visualization practice because I want to reap the benefits of good habits and mental fitness in my life. I truly believe being mentally strong is the foundation of life productivity. I think once I have my mindset correct, I’ll be able to re-create habits and routines to support my goals.

All this to say, is it’s okay to fumble, it’s okay to fall down and it’s okay to take rest. The important thing is to have the awareness to realize what’s going on and the desire to course correct.

As always I like to share some tips on getting back on track

Do a brain dump: If you feel like your daily routine, goals, thoughts and mind are feeling a little frazzled, do yourself a favour and WRITE.IT.ALL.DOWN. Whatever IT is. This means it could be a brain dump, but it could also being a let out of all your feelings. Let your pen/keys on keyboard go freely so you release what ever is holding you back emotionally or spiritual.
Listen to your intuition: which means you’ll have to be quite. You’ll have to turn inwards. You’ll have to pay attention to the small and mighty messages both your body and universe are giving you. Remember not everything deserves your attention, but its important to work on the things that your intuitively know will get you where you need to be.
Take intentional action: meaning if you are ready (mentally and inuititively) to incorporate activities to get you back on track, don’t try to boil the ocean. Stick to 1-2 main activities daily. Small wins everyday lead to accomplishing big dreams.
Give yourself Grace: Rest and relaxation is key here. Not letting negative self talk overrun your mind and dictate your mood is of the upmost important.

Looking for more inspiration?

Read this: 30 ways to get 1% better

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30 ways to get 1% better

Posted on June 10, 2024 by Bhanu Misra Marya

Sharing 30 actionable ways to get 1% better starting today. Sometimes when I’m in a slump I start making sure I’m doing these things.

wake up early
read daily
eat well
love yourself
judge less
be yourself
set goals
plan your day
positive attitude
have purpose
find inspiration
love others
network
save money
automate tasks
track finances
build a brand
interact
fail forward
dress your best
invest
journal
be productive
think ahead
teach others
do more
spend wisely
educate yourself
have ambitions
just start now

A little inspo for your next shinrin-yoku

Posted on May 15, 2024 by Bhanu Misra Marya

I think having land and not ruining it is the most beautiful art that anybody could ever want. (A. Warhol) // Trees emit phytonicides (organic compounds proven to awaken your senses). The simple method of being calm and quiet amongst the trees, observing nature around you while breathing deeply can alleviate stress, improve sleep & vitality. Reminder to myself: The goal is to fully immerse yourself in the present moment, and to relax and let go of any stress or distractions. It is not exercise, or hiking, or jogging. It is simply being in nature, connecting with it through our senses of sight, hearing, taste, smell, and touch.

Spend a self-care day with me!

Posted on April 7, 2024 by Bhanu Misra Marya

Leaning into your self care routine is essential to being more productive BUT can help in elevating your divine feminine energy. #SayLess

We all have those days where we feel like we should push through the exhaustion and be productive.

But then there are days when you sleep in (not by choice), feel decision fatigue with every little thought and feel overwhelmed by the thought of your to do list.

The way to circumvent getting to any level of burn out (like listed above, because they are both a form of burn out) is to have a regularly scheduled self care routine.
Or in my case self care day! These happen very rarely and are usually caused by not making self care a natural part of my day. So I took the day to lean into myself, be self obsessed and get things done that would feed my soul.

So …Join me on as I take a self care day!

Although I completely missed my morning routine (journal, meditate)…My day started with a healthy breakfast

My go to oatmeal right now is half cup of cooked steel cut oats, 4 strawberries, 1 banana, quarter cup of blue berries an a tablespoon of maple syrup.

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I have an awesome life partner who noticed me working too hard several weeks prior and booked me a 9am full body massage!

It was the perfect release after many weeks of half marathon training and general life pressures.

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Since I was out, I figured I might as well get some errands done. I did a Fedex return and dropped off some overdue books to the library!

I ended up spending time at the library, perusing books for future readying, searching Pinterest for my vision board and checking out books for the girls #MomLife

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I went home and made myself a healthy nutritious lunch: scrambled eggs, edamame, roasted potatoes and broccoli and a home made alioli.

With lunch I watched some Modern Family. I ALWAYS re-watch shows (SATC, Friends, Seinfeld and now Modern Family) because I do not have the bandwidth to start something new.

I let my food digest while I worked on my vision board and then got a workout in: 30 min run followed by a 20 min full body/no repeats tabata.

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Full transparency I watched a few of my fav YouTubers while I worked out (ie: Tam Kaur, Melanie P Cruz, Holly B Fitness) – I love motivational inspo and could watch these creators on repeat.

Immediately followed that up with an epsom salt bubble bath …and yes the bubbles are MANDATORY ;)

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I made good use of my soak by reading. I try and read 10 pages a day and I’m currently reading “The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People”. I love self dev books, but try to balance them out with some fun fiction tool.

By the time I got out of the shower, I had about 30 minutes before I had to pick up my kids so I did a quick clean or my desk. Switched up my set up and deep cleaned all the surfaces.

It was a much needed spring clean.

The rest of the evening was spent being a parent but I managed to finish the evening with a brain dump in my journal (released a lot of thoughts/emotions), had a herbal tea and slept early!

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Hope this inspired you to add some self care to your day, or take a day all together for yourself!