The Smoothie This CEO Swears By To Start Her Mornings
For Jaclyn Johnson, every minute is an opportunity to make life a bit bigger and better, starting from the very first ray of sunlight. The Los Angeles-area CEO and founder of Create & Cultivate, a platform and conference series for millennial women and entrepreneurs, and author of WorkParty spills the routine that powers her career of making careers. (Take note!)
6:00 a.m.: I get a happy wake-up call from my dog, Noah, so I don't need an alarm.
"He starts with a growl, then progresses to a bark, always at six. My husband and I take him for a walk or go for a hike in Griffith Park. The fresh air and sunrise give me instant go-getter vibes."
View this post on Instagram This year has me thankful for so many things: my team @createcultivate has been putting in the hard work 24/7 to build a company we are proud of, I wrote my first book @workparty and get to hear from incredible women everywhere about their stories, Im going 5 years strong with @daver1 and friends and fam are happy and healthy. That said there are so many people who lost their homes in the recent , people who are struggling to make ends meet and lets face it its been a rough year in the for many people which is why its so important to pay it forward with gratitude and generosity not just today but everyday in big ways or small. And if you are a feeling generous today a few causes that could use your support: @americanredcross @aclu_nationwide @plannedparenthood @baby2baby A post shared by Jaclyn Johnson (@jaclynrjohnson) on Nov 22, 2018 at 2:57pm PST
6:15 a.m.: I squeeze in a quick sweat.
"If I don't have time for a hike, I'll hop on my Peloton bike. I love studio workouts, but commuting is such a time-suck, and by evenings, I'm exhausted."
6:45 a.m.: My husband and I prioritize some together time.
"After I exercise, we make breakfast, usually a peach-cardamom smoothie, or eggs if we're not rushing. I work long hours, so this little sliver is our chance to connect each day. We listen to NPR and drink coffee-I add cinnamon for an antioxidant boost."
Jaclyn Johnson's Peach-Cardamom Smoothie Recipe
- 1 cup almond milk
- 1/2 cup coconut water
- 4-5 frozen mango chunks
- 4-5 frozen peach slices
- Pinch of cardamom
- Scoop of plant-based vanilla Vital Proteins powder
- Tablespoon coconut flakes
- Teaspoon of flax seeds
7:00 a.m.: Time to get ready for the day!
"Once I've showered, I rub oil basically all over myself! I'm a huge fan of Biossance rose oil; it makes my skin so soft. I also run a little Bumble and Bumble 'invisible oil' through my hair to help tame it. Then I take a few droplets of liquid vitamin D before I brush my teeth. I forget to take vitamins, but these taste like mint, so they fit into my regimen."
View this post on Instagram Our skin is exposed to 10+ hours of screen time daily (ughhh). Just like sunlight, Blue Light, aka the lights from your phone and your ,is damaging to your skin, which is why I am obsessed with @bareminerals Complexion Rescue Defense Radiant Protective Veil. Its a clean, vegan formula packed with only the best ingredients for your skin and free so that you are protected from both indoor (blue light) and outdoor (UV rays) pollutants. Plus, it is light as air on your skin when you apply. #cleanbeauty #bareMineralsPartner A post shared by Jaclyn Johnson (@jaclynrjohnson) on Sep 10, 2018 at 7:03pm PDT
8:00 a.m.: I like to get to work early to gather my thoughts.
"When I'm there early, I can settle in before people arrive. I light a candle and Zen out. I have my me-time, then I can conquer my day."
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This article originally appeared in the March 2019 issue of Womens Health. For more intel on how to live a happier, healthier life, pick up an issue on newsstands now.
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