When you look in the mirror, what do you see? Are you and your partner the best version of yourself you can be?
Do you have the same glow you had in your wedding photos or when you last went on holiday together?
If the answer is ‘no’, then it’s time to do something about it.
Sydney is a wonderful place to live, with lots of fun things to do. But it is much harder to enjoy yourselves when you are not looking and feeling your best.
With that in mind, we’ve put together this guide on how you can recapture your mojo and rediscover your joie de vivre.
From fitness and skincare to mental well-being and stylish outings, here’s what you should build your lifestyle around.
- Get Good Sleep
Sydney might be a city whose charms you want to embrace to the fullest. But you should only do this after having a good night’s sleep.
Getting between 7 to 9 hours of good quality shut-eye every night is imperative to maintaining a good level of health and appearance.
If you don’t, you are more susceptible to depression, suicidal thoughts, and risk-taking behaviour. Additionally, if this happens over a prolonged period of time, it could trigger conditions like dementia, heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and obesity.
Even things like working and driving become much harder due to reduced cognitive abilities.
Ways to ensure you get good sleep include going to bed and waking up around the same time every day, listening to soft, relaxing music, reading, practicing meditation, and not looking at your devices for at least an hour before you try and sleep.
- Skincare and Grooming
If you do get good sleep, you can benefit from better skin and hair health, which you can further improve by developing consistent grooming routines you can do at home.
They might include high-quality products, face creams, serums, and oils suited to your skin type. This can actually be relaxing and even a bonding experience for couples.
In addition, it is a good idea to have facial treatments on a regular basis and regularly get manicures, pedicures, and your hair styled.
Should you or your partner have issues with hair loss, thinning or balding, you might consider hair restoration and growth treatments from Gro Clinics Sydney that can boost confidence and improve overall appearance.
- Eat Well, Together
Just as important as getting good sleep is to maintain a healthy and balanced diet that incorporates plenty of elements from the five food groups.
Nutrition plays a crucial role in looking and feeling your best, so making healthy food choices will positively impact your energy levels, skin health, and overall well-being.
When cooking at home, try to incorporate fresh, locally sourced ingredients from farmers’ markets and premium butchers and bakers into your meal plan.
If you decide to eat out together, make healthier choices and don’t succumb to the temptations of fast food!
- Stay Active
Life gets busy in Sydney, and many people work long hours. However, it is important to try and exercise on a regular basis to improve your physical health and appearance.
The great thing about living in Sydney is that it offers plenty of opportunities to stay fit while enjoying quality time together as a couple. One of the best examples is the Bondi to Coogee Coastal Walk, which is perfect for taking in breathtaking views whilst you stretch your legs.
There are also plenty of parks you can walk in and, of course, pretty much a gym on every main street – many of which are open 24 hours.
If you don’t fancy exercising, per se, it is vital to stay active, so consider doing things like yoga, dancing, or engaging in the physical act of love to get your heart rate up!
- Relaxation and Self-Care
Self-care is very important because taking the time to unwind and relax together can significantly improve your well-being overall.
Essentially, self-care involves doing things that make you happy and take away the stress in your life. While you should do it on an individual level, it is also great to practice it as a couple.
Therefore, take the opportunity to have a couple’s spa day, enjoy a Pinot and Picasso class, or simply just relax under a cabana on the beach – whatever fills your bucket.
- Have Happy Experiences
As a general rule, the happier you are, the better you will look and feel. For this reason, it is worth trying to create as many happy experiences as you can – particularly as a couple.
Adventure and romance are two things we should all have more of, so why not enjoy a sunset picnic at Mrs Macquarie’s Chair or Milk Beach, take a dinner cruise on Sydney Harbour or go kayaking in Sydney Harbour?
If your budget permits, make a point of having weekend getaways or overseas trips because the happier vibes you have circling around you, the better energy you’ll radiate to others – which, ultimately, is what looking and feeling your best is all about.
