Things have changed since Sloan ditched the
Entourageboys. Emmanuelle Chriqui (SHREE-kee) has
become an assassin and a hypnotist hustler, and
recently, inSuper Troopers 2, she’s a French-Canadian
bureaucrat trying to defuse an international crisis.
Despite her packed schedule, she’s calm. Her day starts
around 7:30am. “I’m excited to wake up. It feels great,”
she says. Credit the meticulous ritual she sticks to
whether she’s at home or on the road. Follow her lead
to take charge of your day.
Rise With Her
The opening moments of Emmanuelle Chriqui’s day
set her on the right path to health and happiness
1 /Squeeze the Day
Chriquiwakesupwithacocktail:
hotwaterwithfreshcitrus.“I
hand-press half a lime or lemon
straight into the cup,” she says.
It’sasmartwaytotackle
hydration. If you greet the
morning with H2O, you’ve got
a headstart in case you forget
to hydrate later.
2 /FlossYourBrain
Twenty-two minutes. That’s
exactly how long Chriqui spends
meditating each morning.
“Transcendental Meditation is
what works for me,” she says,
but it’s not the only style. “There
are a bazillion.” Try an app like
Headspace for just five minutes.
Do it anywhere (shades will help
in public).3 / Sip Slowly
Chriqui has just one cup of
coffee, but she takes time to
savour it. This focused
enjoyment helps her ease gently
into her schedule – the very
antithesis to slugging back a
take-away flat white during a
mad morning commute. Note
that this step comes after her
meditation. She prefers a
medium roast, which tends to
have more caffeine than a dark
roast. Jitters and serene
contemplation don’t mix.4 / Fit In Fitness
Chriqui does Pilates, but do
whatever works for you. Her
meditation “clears the
cobwebs”. Try it – this might
keep you more in tune with
your body during your workout.5 / Listen to Your Gut
“Breakfast stresses me out,”
Chriqui says. “I’m just not hungry
in the morning, so why force-
feed myself?” When her
stomach starts to grumble, she
eats mostly plants – like an
asparagus salad. Ask yourself:
how often do you eat when
you’re not actually hungry?
Your gut talks. Listen up.THE MORNING ROUTINE
BY KIT FOX
PHOTOGRAPHY BY ERIC RAY DAVIDSON