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- Skin freaking out? Same. š«£āØ
Skin freaking out? Same. š«£āØ
Iāve got a routine to fix stress breakouts, calm your mind and get you moving with a workout thatās been saving my sanity.

Hi beautiful, āļø
This past week?
Let me set the sceneā¦
Deadlines piled up, my kids tested every ounce of patience, and by Thursday, my skin threw in a breakout. Love that for me. š
It was one of those "everything's on fire" weeks š„.
If you're feeling the sameāstressed, overwhelmed, and in chaosāI see you.
Iāve been in survival mode and got tips that helped me stay (mostly) sane:
Dealing with stress breakouts š«£ (goodbye, Mount Zit).
Hacks to calm your mind š§āāļø when lifeās a whirlwind.
The workout routine that saved my sanity and boosted my energy šļøāāļø.
More on that laterā¦ š

Stress breakouts donāt stand a chance š«£āØ

Me: Totally fine, not stressed at all. Also me: Internally screaming.
Oh, stress pimples.
They pop up at the WORST time, donāt they?
Like, sure, Iām already stressed, so why not throw a Mount Everest zit into the mix?
But donāt worryāIāve done the homework (for both of us).
Hereās what works and why:
Keep your hands OFF your face š
Every time you touch your face, youāre transferring bacteria, dirt, and who-knows-what-else to your skin.
Tip: Keep a cute hand sanitizer or hand cream nearby. Every time youāre tempted to touch, use it insteadābonus, your hands will smell amazing!Invest in a SA cleanser š§¼
Stress breakouts usually mean clogged pores, so a good salicylic acid cleanser is a lifesaver. This one is a favourite to help reduce redness and to clear out gunk while calming angry skin.
Tip: Use it in the shower so it has time to work while you enjoy some steam therapy.Ice ice baby āļø
If you feel a pimple coming on, grab an ice cube, wrap it in a clean cloth, and hold it on the spot for a minute or two. Itās like a fast-forward button for shrinking redness and swelling.
Tip: Follow up with an acne clearing solution to help it go down!Hydrate like itās your job š§
Donāt skip moisturizer! I know it feels counterintuitive, but stressed-out skin still needs hydration. Go for something lightweight and soothing, like an all-in-one moisturizer.
Tip: Look for one with niacinamideāitās like a calming hug for your face and helps even out redness.Treat yourself to a calming mask š
When my skin feels stressed, I grab a 10 minute mask. Itās an instant chill-out session for both my skin and mind.
Tip: Leave it on while scrolling TikTok (yay itās backā¦for now) or sipping teaāitās my favorite way to multitask self-care.

Finding calm in the chaosā¦
When stress hits its peak, keeping calm feels impossible.
The good news? Iāve found simple tricks that actually help.
Hereās what I lean on when everything feels like too much:
5-5-5 Rule
This oneās magic. Pause and focus on: 5 things you can see, 5 things you can hear, 5 things you can feel. It brings you back to the moment and quiets the chaos.
Tip: Try this outside for even more grounding.Brain Dump
Get everything out of your head and onto paperāno structure, no filter.
Tip: Circle three small things you can tackle first to ease overwhelm.Move Your Body
Even a quick stretch or a two-minute walk can shift your energy.
Tip: Pair this with your favorite music for an instant mood boost.Set the Vibe
Light a candle or spritz a calming room sprayāitās an instant mood reset.
Tip: Keep a soothing scent on hand, like lavender.Laugh It Off
Throw on a funny video or scroll your saved memes. Laughter lightens the load.
Tip: Keep a ālaugh folderā on your phone for quick access when you need it.
Finding calm doesnāt have to be hard. Start small, and see what works for you!


Step 1: Wear the gear. Step 2: Convince myself to actually move.
Quick sweat, zero regrets šŖ
When life feels like too much, moving my body is the last thing I want to doā¦
ā¦but itās also what helps the most.
Even a quick routine makes me feel stronger, calmer, and more energized.
Hereās the simple workout Iāve been doing when I need a mental and physical reset:
1. Quick Warm-Up š¶āāļø
A 5-10 minute walk or light cardio to get my blood flowing. Itās like hitting the āonā button for my energy.
Tip: If youāre short on time, walk in place or do a few jumping jacksāit doesnāt have to be fancy.
2. Easy Circuit šļøāāļø
I stick to simple moves like squats, push-ups, and planks. 15 minutes, tops. Itās quick, but it gets the job done.
Tip: Set a timer for 45 seconds per move and 15 seconds to restāit keeps things focused and fast.
3. Stretch It Out š§āāļø
A 5-minute stretch at the end feels SO good. It calms my body and clears my mind.
Tip: Focus on stretches that feel good for you, like reaching for your toes or a gentle twist.
No matter how crazy life gets, youāve got the power to find little moments that make you feel good.
Start small, keep it simple, and give yourself grace along the way.
Youāre doing amazing! See you next week. š

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