health without the hassle | Finding delight.

It is officially Autumn. And Autumn always seems to bring on the busy, don’t you think? For us, Chet’s semester is in full swing and I’ve been finding my footing at a new part-time job. (More on that later!) When things start getting a little hectic and To-Do lists start to lengthen, I have a few tactics that simplify my morning routine and set me up for a great day ahead…

Taking vitamins. With changes in weather (and changes in how many gross people you’re going to encounter on a daily basis….HelloooOO Back to School Time!) comes the possibility for picking up all sorts of ookies. So, I’m super stoked to always have a month’s supply of vitamins on hand. My vitamins come from vitafive, the brilliant and budget-friendly subscription service. I take my pre-packed, daily dose each morning. (Scroll down for why I love getting my vitamins from vitafive.)

Keepin’ it simple. While I love smoothies, egg bennies, and avocado toast as much as the next girl; keepin’ breakfast simple helps me streamline my morning (and allows me a few more minutes for scrolling through my IG feed). I stick to oatmeal most mornings and leave longer recipes for less busy seasons of life.

Peruse the news. I like to allocate time in the morning to hit up a few favorite websites. I scan for articles that look interesting, read a few, and save the rest for when I have some free time. That way, later in the day, I won’t feel pulled from productivity to click my way into a time-sucking, internet black hole.

Wash hair the night before. I used to dread my morning routine simply because washing and blow-drying my hair always felt so. damn. DAUNTING. Yes, it took me an embarrassingly long time to figure out I could just wash my hair the night before and have much more pleasant mornings. No, I will never look back.

Forward focus. While at bedtime I like to reflect back on something I’m grateful for, my mornings tend to be more forward focused. Whether sketching out my day in a planner, writing a To-Do list, or just taking a second to get internally amped; I find it helpful to pick at least one thing I’m super excited for in the day to come.

Bonus for Finding Delight readers: vitafive is offering 30% off your first box with the coupon code beth30 (all lowercase). Just enter the code at check out. No commitment necessary. You can cancel any time.

Need a little nudge to place your order? Here’s what I love about vitafive:

Vitafive has a ton of different vitamins that you can order in various combinations. Pick from one of their pre-formulated packs or create your own custom pack! I love the Essentials Pack for general wellness (multivitamin, D3, and Omega 3) and am currently taking the Active Pack (calcium, D3, and CoQ10) to help me keep up with these chock-full days.
Stacked up against supplement prices at Whole Foods or GNC, vitafive’s cost breakdown of $1 a day is totally affordable.
It’s incredibly convenient to have all your vitamins pre-packaged together for each day of the week. They’re all in one place and ready to go! Not to mention, you don’t have to keep up with multiple bottles running out at different times and remembering to re-purchase. Vitafive will just send you your next month’s supply.
They’re gummies! Sure, I CAN swallow pills but that doesn’t mean I WANT to. Vitafive’s gummy vitamins taste great!