The wedding season is just around the corner, and each of us dreams of looking stunning on this special day. But how can we quickly and effectively achieve the perfect shape in all the most important aspects of our lives?
Photo of Alla Naumova by Vik Bre Sol, courtesy of Alla Naumova.
As the wedding day approaches, effective wedding day preparation becomes crucial for every bride. In this guide, we offer essential bride wellness tips that focus on holistic transformations to ensure you look and feel your best on your special day.
BODY
Start your day with an active morning routine: a glass of warm water with lemon immediately after waking up, followed by a quick 20-30 minute high-intensity interval training (HIIT) session to activate all muscle groups. Have a hearty breakfast containing all food groups (lean protein, complex carbohydrates such as whole grain bread or oatmeal, and a portion of salad). With this routine, calorie intake will be shifted to the morning and daytime, speeding up metabolism and helping to shed some extra pounds. In the second half of the day, opt for a light dinner consisting of lean protein, probiotics, and non-starchy vegetables or a portion of light soup. Don't forget to drink enough water throughout the day; this will help control hunger.
SOCIAL
It's essential during the active planning period to surround yourself with people who will support you and accept the stressful schedule in your life. Daily communication with loved ones is necessary to produce an adequate amount of oxytocin and serotonin in the body (the main neurotransmitters and hormones that affect our feelings of happiness and safety). Ask your friends, family, and your loved one to take the time daily to share a few words of love and approval with you. These can be short text messages or calls with words like, "I love you," "You can do it," "I wish you a good day," and so on.
MINDSET
Every wedding is not only the most important day but also a huge responsibility and stress, so it's essential to prepare yourself to work on your mindset. Take two simple rules for yourself: 1. Praise yourself for every small task completed. This helps switch your brain from the wedding rush to the moment of now and find harmony and pleasure in the process. 2. Find your ideal superhero avatar you've always wanted to be. Come up with a name for it, characteristics it should possess. Activate it within yourself, putting it on like a mask every time you feel you lack the strength for a particular action, decision, or conversation.
FOCUS
The brain cannot multitask. Every time you do multiple tasks simultaneously, it switches from one task to another, leading to rapid fatigue and burnout. Use the principle: one task at a time. Allocate about 20 minutes for each task. This way, you will accomplish much more and be more effective. If you feel foggy and tired, use small, straightforward puzzles (up to 20 pieces) as a break to clear your perception and increase focus and attention.
SPIRIT
Your mission and goal is to radiate happiness and love not only on the wedding day but throughout your entire life. We come into this world to create, and creation comes through love and acceptance. Make it a ritual of your evening - gratitude meditation. The evening time is perfect for working with our unconscious, as the brain is closest to theta waves, moments of higher enlightenment. Use this time to create a new radiant world around you: don't be afraid to visualize your dreams and aspirations. Everything will definitely come true.
CONCLUSION
A systemic approach to preparing for your special day is the key not only to success but also to endless harmony. Small changes in the five main aspects of your life will help you achieve a renewed state, allowing you to radiate happiness and love not only on the wedding day but also throughout your life.
For more information about the "Five Transformations" system, check out the author's first wellness journal on Amazon, which helps improve life in the five main aspects in just five steps. You can also find more information at the Your Muse website. You can also find Alla on Instagram!
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