We travel alot for work (and play) but you can bet there’s always some work involved. For me, it’s key to stick to routines, but what’s worked really well when I travel is to stick to a routine but a slightly different one than I have at home.
It keeps things fresh but still allows you to keep your daily non-negotiables. During travel, I’m not as regimented, but I still make sure to plan out the day (in a Smythson notebook or Moleskine – at home I use The Skinny Confidential planner). Moving my body at the hotel gym or going for a walk, meditating and skincare are quick, easy non-negotiables.
EXERCISE:
I like to do Kim Kelly workouts, Pilates by Bryony (use code LAURYN for 2 months free) and Melissa Wood Health (use code TSCBEAUTY for one month free).
SKINCARE:
In my makeup bag you’ll always find Rare Beauty mascara, Lawless Juicy Watermelon lip mask, and The Skinny Confidential Mint Roller.
Also love chilled VREA eye masks or Barefaced reusable eye masks (use code SKINNY), an energizing mist (love Yina) and The Skinny Confidential pink Mouth Tape. I tape my mouth every night because nasal breathing gives you so much energy upon waking and beauty benefits while you sleep (hello jaw line). So I still bring a lot of skincare and must-have products, but not too much. And sometimes I like to switch it up.
BEAUTY HACKS:
Top beauty hacks for travel are to put your ice roller in a hotel ice bucket and order a side of olive oil from room service to remove makeup and cleanse the face. Works like a charm. I like to bring Clean Skin Club towels too, because most hotels use harsh detergents that I don’t want on my face.
Usually when we travel for work we are booked SOLID. So I like to give myself grace to go with the flow AND maybe visit a new spa for a facial here and there. I like the sprint of busting my ass when I’m away and then coming home to Austin to have more space and clarity. The juxtaposition works well for our life.
HABITS:
Small habits lead to big changes over time, so when I travel, it seems counterproductive to throw it all out the window.
Stick to the basics with morning sunlight, movement, meditation, reading, and skincare. These things physically contribute to my mental state and clarity, and count as self-care so I can focus on work when it’s time to work, and my kids when it’s time to be a present mom.
WHAT I LISTEN TO ON THE GO:
Ed Mylett is always inspiring and I also love Lewis Howes’ School of Greatness. No matter what, I try to listen to something educational or uplifting whether I’m traveling or at home. Sometimes that’s an audible book, Melissa Wood-Tepperberg’s meditations or Mimi Bouchard’s activations. Louise Hay though? Every night. Her evening wind down is life-changing if you’re looking to uplevel your life.
What are you favorite ways to stay on track when traveling? Or do you just let loose and throw everything out the window? No judgment here. Let me know below what works for you.
x, Lauryn
+ Check out Michael’s St. Barth’s itinerary here.
++ Supplements we always travel with.
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