Cosmopolitan UK — June 2017

Living in a millennial world is no mean feat. From social media to social life,

Pilates instructor and blogger, Lottie Murphy runs a tight ship to ensure she

has time to look after her wellbeing and skin– regardless of her daily deadlines

A beautiful

BALANCE

For me, no two days are ever the
same, which is exciting and fun
but it can be hard to find a balance.
As well as teaching classes, I could
be writing my blog, on a shoot,
organising retreats, filming for my
YouTube channel, meeting other
bloggers or attending events to
discover new brands.

I still have to squeeze in some
normality though and trying to
stick to a routine helps. That way
I don't forget to take a little time
out of my day to do things I enjoy
like working out, cooking a delicious
meal or giving my skin some
tender love and care!

Regarding my daily routine, my make
-up doesn't take very long (as I don't
wear much) but curling my hair
can be time-consuming. But what's
most important to me is making sure

Super-skin smoothie

COSMOPOLITAN PROMOTION

1

FIND SOME HEADSPACE,

NO MATTER WHAT

I rarely switch off but I know it

makes me feel better when I do so I

always make time for exercise and

home-cooking. Whether it’s a 10-minute

Pilates session or an outdoor run it

makes me feel aligned, grounded and

connected to my body.

2

KEEP THE CONVERSATION

FLOWING

Everyone is always on their phone

but half the time they’re posting pictures,

not actually talking to people. Talking is

healing and I speak to my friends and

family every day. That constant connection

is essential to our happiness and really

helps if you’re feeling stressed. Often, you

know the answer to your worries already

but it helps you refocus and prioritise.

3

STEP AWAY FROM SOCIAL MEDIA

I’m starting to leave my phone

in another room after 9pm. It

makes me sleep so much better. Digital

detoxes are great, too. Every now and again

l delete all the apps off my phone and it’s

ovely.

4

PAUSE, REFLECT AND

LAUGH ABOUT IT

Self-care is for your own wellbeing.

you never switch off and reflect or

elebrate what you’ve achieved, how can

ou improve things going forward? Laugh,

ance, be silly, listen to music – allowing

yourself to have fun will put everything

to perspective.

LOTTIE’S LIFE-BALANCING

BLUEPRINT

I leave time to moisturise as I have

dry skin. It’s why products like

Aveeno’s Daily Moisturising Body

Yogurt are so helpful because they

leave my skin smooth and hydrated

all day, so even if I’m changing to

go to an event I don’t have to reapply.

With my days being a blur of one

deadline after another, my home

is my little slice of heaven. My

bathroom is where I go to

disconnect from the outside world

and unless it’s to listen to music,

my phone doesn’t come with me!

If it’s a Sunday I’ll run myself a

relaxing bath and indulge in a slow

self-care routine where I like to

put on Aveeno Body Yogurt. I love

the nutrient-rich cream blended

with natural oatmeal and yogurt

concentrate and a touch of scent

which helps me switch off.

Inspired by centuries’ old Greek yogurt, new Aveeno Daily Moisturising

Body Yogurts and Body Washes blend naturally active oatmeal and

nutrient-rich yogurt concentrate. The rich creamy textures with

delightful scents revitalise and reveal healthier looking,

deeply nourished skin. You can grab your very own

Body Yogurt for £6.50 or Body Wash for £7.89 at Boots.

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