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Mind Renewal for the New Year with philosophy renewed hope in a jar + Giveaway!


Now that it’s a new year, I’m ready to hit the reset button on my state of mind. Life is stressful for everyone and I know I’m not the only person that deals with it. That being said, December was a real positivity suck for me. I try to always keep my outlook sunny and see the fun in everything so that my kids grow up in a relaxed environment and can enjoy their day-to-day without worrying about Mommy. Stresses and concerns are pushed down deep so that they’re never shown.

Because the month of December was so incredibly busy with family and work activities in addition to that major holiday, I really lost sight of taking time for me. It’s hard to realize, particularly when you’re a people pleaser, that it’s important to take time for you. That it’s not selfish at all. This year I plan to renew my state of mind and take time for me at least once a week. philosophy renewed hope in a jar review
Once a week I will have my own simple spa day where it’s going to be all about these four key steps:

Achieve silence. After the kids are in bed, shut down the computer, turn off the phones and television.

Sit & soak. First things first, fill up the tub with copious amounts of bubbles all obnoxious-like and sink in. Cucumbers on the eyes, aromatherapy candles burning, all enveloped in the warmth of the water.

Specialty skincare. I always use skincare, but more often than I care to admit I rush through my routine and likely don’t apply the products efficiently. Wrapped in a big fluffy robe my focus is treating my 34-year-old skin to the care it deserves with philosophy renewed hope in a jar ($47 for 2oz). This is an all-day, lightweight skin renewing moisturizer featuring clinically proven non-stop renewal technology. Right on point with my frame of mind this refines the texture of the skin making pores and fine lines visibly smaller and eventually renewed. After application, it’s instant skin gratification. Soft, smooth and dewy skin that has direct and all-day hydration. My skin is re-energized with a healthy color and glow that lasts up to 3x longer. It also doesn’t hurt that the scent is that of soft petals which immediately relaxes me and makes me smile.

Maintain silence. When it’s all said and done and I’m feeling great, why would I turn on the TV before bed? I’ll be curling up with a good book until I drift off into what will hopefully be an uninterrupted night’s sleep. philosophy renewed hope in a jar directions This will be an evening all about relaxing and not thinking. Renewing my mind for the week ahead and keeping me sane through the whole year!

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  • 1% of all philosophy product sales supports community-based mental health efforts.
  • Whether we know it or not, we all know one—1 friend, 1 niece, 1 daughter, 1 sister,1 aunt, 1 mother, 1 grandmother—who may be among the 1 in every 4 women struggling with a mental health issue. philosophy believes that when we address the well-being of just one in our community, we bring hope and grace to us all.
  • The hope & grace initiative represents an unparalleled commitment by philosophy to focus on mental health and well-being—historically an unconventional initiative within the beauty industry.
  • Through the hope & grace initiative, philosophy dedicates 1% of all its sales to effective community-based organizations working to empower women through the promotion of mental health and well-being, and the prevention and treatment of related issues.
  • At launch, the first grant was designated to Bring Change 2 Mind, a national anti-stigma campaign founded by actress Glenn Close with the mission to raise awareness about the misconceptions associated with mental disorders.
  • The fund will support hundreds of qualified organizations, with an average grant size of $25,000.
  • For more information on the hope & grace initiative, go to philosophy.com, join the movement here: https://apps.facebook.com/hopeandgrace, or check out the YouTube video.

For more info on the philosophy brand visit them on their website or via social media on Twitter, Facebook & Instagram. Tell me how you relax and renew in the comments below for a chance to win a $100 off offer code to be used on philosophy.com!

 

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Comments

  4. ANGEL JACKLYN says

    I LOVE TAKING WARM BUBBLE BATHS TO RELAX! THANKS FOR THE CHANCE! IT IS WELL NEEDED OVER HERE 🙂

  12. Annette says

    I relax and renew by getting out of my house. Just visiting with a friend at that friend’s house takes my mind off things I need to do at home.

  15. Carolyn says

    I relax and unwind by meditation, deep breathing, and feeling gratitude for thosr who have made a positive impact in my life.

  17. Sonya Morris says

    I relax and renew by snuggling with the kids, walking outside, and pampering myself when I can.

  23. Dana Stargazer Truitt says

    I relax and renew by doing my usual daily 45min session of Yoga, and meditation, then I take a hot shower! This is always my daily de-stresser tool!! I have worked very hard the past 6 months and lost 40lbs.
    I stopped drinking soda and eating fatty foods, making better choices actually on what I eat. Also I am walking 2 miles every morning and doing

    45mins of cardio and yoga every afternoon. I’m adopting this way of life to stay thin and healthy!! I plan to keep this lifestyle permanently to loose 10 more pounds, and get nice and tone!! The Philosophy gift card would help me get new and gorgeous skin to match the new thinner, more self confident me! I’ll be crossing my fingers!

  24. Ms. Elise says

    I relax and renew by doing karate and taking a bubble bath (preferably with lavender scented bubbles).

  30. Christy Peeples DuBois says

    I relax and renew in different ways depending on what’s going on. Sometimes it involves laying down with my eyes closed for 20 minutes, sometimes I read, sometimes I take a walk. Thanks for this opportunity.

  34. Leah says

    I typically relax and renew by doing some stretches. Nothing fancy like yoga or pilates-just stretching for a few minutes each day.

  36. Margot C says

    My best relaxing technique is exercise. Riding my bike releases endorphins (or so i read) then I can sleep like a charm.

  41. Caitlyn says

    I (try) to relax and renew a few different ways. The daily way I try to relax and renew is by putting the baby to bed and then playing on my ipad or computer, surfing the internet, blogs, and stuff like that. The other way I really relax and especially renew is by going to the salon and getting a dye job, hair cut, and blow dry. It makes me feel like a new woman. Unfortunately, that one only happens once (maybe twice, if I am lucky) a year because I don’t have the extra funds and I don’t have a babysitter, etc…..
    I’d love to win this! there are a bunch of products that I would love to get! thanks!
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  48. amy pugmire says

    I plan on renewing myself by working at least 3-5 times a week and when i do work out, i am doing cardio for at least 30 min at a time.

  53. Angela Fowler says

    I find myself relaxing in the tub lately. It’s the only time I can be alone without my husband and 4 kids asking me to do a million things for them. I put on a facial mask & slip into my bubble bath of magic.

  56. aaron reck says

    I like to be cold. I know that sounds weird but it really just soothes and relieves my skin. My skin is constantly bothering me from being agitated and dry. So, I relax best when I can just sit back and repair my bodies largest organ. So, maybe I have a mimosa with my skincare routine. A guy has to live.

  58. melody brown says

    I Find That I Have To Leave Our City To Unwind. Something About The Coastline Here Does It For Me. Thx For The Chance.

  63. Neha Kaul says

    A stroll outdoors or curling up under a cosy blanket with a good book with a spritz of lavender in the air is the ultimate mode of relaxation for me.

  65. Natalie F says

    I relax and renew my getting by enjoying some down time for myself where I block off at least 8 hours to rest, go for a walk, scrapbook, whatever. Nice long bath. But I do not do anything for anyone else during that time. Not often, but a few times a year I make it happen!

  76. Jessica N says

    My steps to Relax & Renew:
    1. Put the kids to sleep
    2. Turn on bath and add bath salts
    3. BATHE for as long as I want!!
    (Shave if needed)

  78. Caitlyn says

    between working part time and watching my 19 month old full time with very little help, I don’t have much time to relax and renew. But when I do have the chance to relax it is usually but playing online and entering giveaways or by playing “my singing monsters” because I am addicted to that gAME LOL.
    I wish I had more renew time. I have not gotten a hair cut or dye in a year! I have trimmed it myself but it’s not the same! I need to go soon to get my hair done by a professional- good thing my mom got me a gift card for xmas to get my hair done… She knows that I don’ have the money or the time to get to relax and renew so at least she gave me the money to try and get me there….
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  93. Erika says

    I renew by remembering that my small, daily tasks of motherhood are actually the big things in life.
    I have always wanted to try Philosophy!

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  97. Julie Wood says

    I relax and renew by taking a nap on hectic days. And by reading and drinking a hot herbal tea out in my private room in the back of the house.

  99. nicole d says

    I relax and renew by taking time for myself and doing a little pampering at home. Like a long hot bath, deep facial peel, and foot soak.

  104. Susan P. says

    I relax by working in clay making pottery. Nothing works better for relaxing than working on the wheel.

  107. ewhatley says

    I exercise in the pool or walk on the beach everyday and indulge in a bubble bath 2 or 3 times a week.

  109. KellyPC says

    When I’m having a rough day (or week!) I run a hot bath with some delicious-smelling bubble bath or bath fizzies, grab a glass of wine & read in the tub until my toes shrivel up! Then I use yummy smelling lotion & climb into my cozy bed!

  116. Melody says

    One reason why I love Philosophy, is because they have such an awesome message behind all of their products. I especially like that they address mental illness.!

  132. Mary W says

    I relax by taking walks on my ranch and communing with my animals. Sunset is my favorite time to be outside relaxing.

  135. heather says

    I like to relax by taking a bath. I want to renew this year by losing weight and getting a new hair cut.

  142. Alina says

    To relax and renew, I love sitting in a quiet corner in the house and reading whatever book I’m currently reading or the catching up on the news.

  144. Sean says

    I go out for a 30 jog to relax and new every 2 days. This way I have my own quiet time away from home with the children and the husband running around screaming 🙂

  154. rach says

    I like to do a nice manicure and read one of my library books. If I’ve got extra time I’ll do a pedicure too!

  156. Heather says

    To relax & to renew I love to be outdoors taking photographs, walking trails or people watching – it’s the best kind of work out lol.

  158. Allison says

    What a great idea, Brooke! Hope you get to keep to your weekly spa day. I’ve gotta remember that phrase: “a positivity suck”. Couldn’t agree more about this particular December 😉 And what a perfect giveaway: Philosophy Hope in a Jar!
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