Finding Joy in Being Well
3 wellness practices that bring joy & help you feel more joy everywhere else
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Something I’ve been thinking about a lot lately is leaning into joy. I find so much joy in wellness—in taking care of myself, my routines, practices, and rituals, and in feeling really, really good in my mind and body.
Wellness not only brings me joy, but it also helps me see more clearly, feel more deeply, and live more vibrantly. The better I feel, the better I live.
I read this quote the other day, and it really resonated with me…
Obviously, these small things that bring us joy don’t just apply to wellness. There is so much joy to be found in both the big and small moments of our lives. I encourage you to write down a list or reflect on 5-10 things that bring you joy.
When it comes to wellness, I’ve found that there is a synergistic relationship between finding joy in practices that promote well-being and feeling good in all other areas of life.
What I mean by this is that the more joy you derive from wellness practices, the better you feel overall.
This creates a ripple effect—allowing us to experience even more joy, peace, and presence in the rest of our lives. And the better we feel, the more likely we are to find joy in the routines that keep us feeling good.
Think about how amazing you feel after a morning workout—the rest of your day flows better, and you’re more likely to want to get up and do it again.
Feeling good feels so good. And there is so much joy to be found in these rituals and well-being practices.
This week, I’m going to share three well-being practices that i’ve been focusing on lately that bring me joy and help me cultivate more joy in other areas of my life.
3 WELLBEING PRACTICES
1. Eating More Protein
Eating protein keeps me energized, feeling strong and toned, improves my moods and balances my hormones. We will dive deeper into protein, the importance of it and much we should be eating and ways to get enough into our diet in an upcoming wellness guide.
I look forward to healing, balanced meals rich in protein knowing that not only do they taste delicious but they also make me feel really good in both my mind and body.
I’m trying to aim for .7-1 gram per pound of body weight as I focus on building muscle & balancing my hormones. To hit this goal I’m making sure to include protein at every meal (and snack!) if I can.
Quality is so important! Always opt for organic, wild-caught, grass-fed, hormone & antibiotic fee.
A few meal & snack ideas i’m loving 😍
Hard boiled eggs + everything seasoning
Chomps!!
Hummus & veggies
ButcherBox - high quality sourced meat and seafood
2. Morning Meditation
I wrote about the practice of sitting with ourselves in last week’s Sunday Wellness newsletter.
Meditation can mean so many things—there is no right or wrong way to do it. The goal is simply to slow down and come into your body. It’s an opportunity to shut out the outside world and truly focus on how you feel.
Notice what feels tight, where you’re holding tension. Ask yourself—how do I truly feel? What is exciting me? What is making me nervous? What is weighing me down?
Sit with yourself. Feel your body. Notice your thoughts. Focus on your breathing. Just be. This practice is a powerful way to check in and be present with yourself.
Lately, I’ve been prioritizing 10 minutes every morning for this practice. I grab a cup of coffee (because that brings me joy and makes me even more excited for my meditation), then sit in a cozy spot with a blanket and a candle.
I start with five minutes of simply sitting with myself. I focus on my breath, feel my body, and notice where I’m holding tension. I ask myself what I’m feeling and where I’m feeling it. I simply observe and breathe, bringing my attention entirely inward.
Then, I shift into visualizing everything I’m grateful for and excited about. This can be as small as my breakfast, a workout with a friend, or an exciting part of my business I’m building. What excites you can even be a dream—something that hasn’t happened yet but you’re manifesting.
Feel it. Embody it. Visualize it. Be grateful for it as if you already have it.
The feeling of gratitude is one of the highest-vibrating frequencies—it will elevate your energy and set the tone for your entire day.
If you’re looking for a guided way to start, we love open & Insight Timer.
2. Acupuncture
On my journey to regulating my hormones, getting my cycle back, putting my autoimmune disease into remission, and healing my gut, skin, and nervous system, I was told over and over to try acupuncture. For a while, I dismissed it, not fully grasping how it could help me.
But now, I can say without a doubt—next to food, acupuncture has been the number one thing that has helped me most in balancing my hormones.
Acupuncture involves inserting very small needles into strategic points on the skin, helping to balance the flow of energy in the body (or chi, according to Traditional Chinese Medicine).
Acupuncture has worked wonders for my hormones—helping me regain and regulate my cycle, reduce PMS, relieve pain and ease anxiety. It stimulates specific points on the body related to hormonal balance, regulating hormone production and release while improving blood flow to reproductive organs.
I’ve personally used acupuncture to bring back my period and later to reduce cramps and PMS. I go the week before my period, and when I skip it, by body definitely reminds me not to again!
The benefits of acupuncture extend far beyond hormonal regulation. The needles stimulate the immune system and central nervous system, helping the body fight illness, heal, reduce stress, and restore balance.
If you live in NYC, Boston, or the North Shore of Boston, here are a few of my favorite practitioners.
NYC - Susy Qi
Boston - North End Acupuncture & Inner Sage
North Shore - Acupuncture Works
I also love using my acupressure mat at home to ease muscle tension, lower stress, and relax—even better if you do some breathwork while laying on it.
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