Kicking off your mornings with a super chic pink glass of Sole water (Pink Himalayan Salt water) is the *hawt new trend* you bbs need to know about. It may sound like some LA wellness bullshit, but I try lots of LA wellness bullshit, and this is something that actually works for me.

I first heard of Sole in Aubrey Marcus’ book Own the Day, Own Your Life. I started drinking Sole water first thing in the morning, and I noticed benefits the very first day – no joke. If this is new information – that means you don’t get my juicy #FlexYourFemale Friday emails. BUSTED. So let’s take a sec & fix that rn:

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ok, so, wtf is sole water?

Sole (pronounced so-lay) is water fully saturated with natural Himalayan Pink Salt.

I’m not talking about basic bitch table salt here ppl (which is processed, full of chemicals, & made up of only sodium & chloride).

Natural Himalayan Pink Salt is a totally different breed. Himalayan Pink Salt crystals are natural (unprocessed) because they come from our PLANET EARTH. Geologists estimate that these crystals could have been deposited up to 800 MILLION YEARS AGO (re: before we polluted the earth with chemicals & pesticides).

Himalayan Pink Salt is notorious for its healing qualities – as it’s rich in iodine, iron oxide, electrolytes, and 84 trace minerals. You know the term “worth one’s salt?” The phrase comes from Ancient Rome, when soldiers were actually PAID in salt because it was such a rare and valuable commodity, k?

So when you combine Himalayan Pink Salt with water, the electrolytes* in the salt ionize**. These positive ions mix with the negative ions of the water, which creates a totally new structure that has an electrical charge that’s perfect for optimal absorption into your body. So when you drink it, the electrical charge prompts your body to send electrical signals from cell to cell that helps your kidneys and maintains fluid balance.

*like sodium, potassium, chloride, calcium sulfate, phosphate, bicarbonate, & magnesium

**become charged molecules

… too science-y for ya? Basically, Sole is a liquid supplement you can take every morning that has tons of health benefits.

the 6 magical health benefits of sole water

So all the benefits of Sole are tied to its rich mineral content. Without minerals, our body straight up doesn’t function because vitamins & nutrients don’t get broken down and absorbed. Basically, any sickness or disease you can think of is linked to a mineral deficiency (& mineral deficiencies are increasingly common due to our poor diets).

GOOD NEWS: when your bod is stocked up on vital minerals – all sorts of magical things happen:

1. Detoxification. Sole improves hydration & absorption of nutrients. When your bod’s hydrated & and nourished, your immune system is stronger (so you can better fight off pathogens & eliminate toxins).
2. Fluid balance & regulation. Wellness experts encourage us to drink a shit ton of water, but in fact, over-drinking can over-dilute, which lowers our metabolism. NO THANKS. It also stresses out your kidneys, which makes you pee all the time, and then you’re thirsty again. Essentially, all the water is going through your body without actually getting absorbed into your cells. BUT, when you drink water with minerals & electrolytes (from Sole), your cells can function & absorb properly.
3. More minerals = more energy. Himalayan Pink Salt is rich in minerals that are hard to find elsewhere – like copper, zinc, magnesium, calcium, & iodine. Yum. But here’s the kicker – these minerals ENERGIZE you on a cellular level. I noticed an increase in energy right away!
4. Better sleep. Sole has a calming effect on your entire nervous system because all these minerals reduce stress hormones (like cortisol & adrenaline). When you’re calm, you fall asleep faster and wake up less often. Duh.
5. Improved digestion. Sole activates your salivary glands, which releases amylase (AP Biology throwback). It also stimulates hydrochloric acid, an enzyme that digests protein in the stomach, & secretions in the intestinal tract and liver. Basically, it helps break down your food.
6. Clear skin. These rad minerals also reduce acne, rashes, dry scalps, eczema, & skin infections. Sold.

Honestly, there are a host of other potential benefits, such as blood pressure regulation, adrenal fatigue recovery, increased libido, & slowed aging – but the above are the ones I can personally testify to.

how to make sole water in 5 easy steps

You’re in luck bbs, bc making Sole is super easy. Here are the steps:

1. Fill a glass jar (with a plastic lid, no metal as this de-ionizes the salt!) 1/4 with the chic pink salt and the last 3/4 full with filtered water. Leave a 2-inch gap at the top of the jar.
2. Shake, shake, shake it up. Let it rest overnight to saturate the water (any leftover salt at the bottom can be used again).
3. When the salt no longer dissolves (there will be some left at the bottom), that means the water is fully saturated with the salt. Store the jars (covered with PLASTIC lids) at room temperature on your counter or in a cupboard. It lasts forever bc of the salt’s natural anti-bacterial & anti-fungal properties.

That’s it!

PSA: DON’T DRINK DIRECTLY FROM THE JAR (lol). Each morning, take one spoonful (with a wooden spoon, again, no metal!) of the pink Sole water and mix it in a glass of regular (room temp) water and enjoy! I highly recommend adding a lil fresh squeezed lemon for taste. I like to add a drop of chlorophyll to mine as well ;). And let’s be honest I drink my potion in a wine glass with a cute silicone reusable straw (NO METAL DO U HEAR ME?). Sometimes I even throw in some frozen pineapple chunks (good for inflammation & your hoo-ha) when I’m feeling extra.

Once I started drinking Sole, I started actually CRAVING it

K & here’s the thing. Once I started drinking Sole, I started actually CRAVING it first thing in the AM. Like, my body was v on board with it.

Another unexpected benefit of Sole it that it prompts my morning routine. And we know how I love my morning routines. Because my body craves Sole in the morning, I make it right away. And then I have my wine glass and straw and it’s a whole thing ya know, and I associate drinking it with sitting down and setting my intentions. So then I do that next. Yay for mindful mornings.

So now I’m just obsessed with Pink Himalayan Salt in general (should I do a post on Himalayan Salt Lamps next?)

Who’s ready to energize their mornings with some pink liquid magic? & who’s already on the Sole train? WE ALL WANNA HEAR WHAT YOU THINK so share your experience below!

Here are the perfect holiday gifts for the ladies in your life.

Or… let’s be real… these are the perfect gifts to buy for yourself.

1. Faux Fur Jacket

Great for when she’s cold or when she just wants to look chic af.

2. Chunky Wool Knit Blanket

Ummm have you SEEN these handmade blankets on Etsy yet??!

3. Customizable & Monogram Leather Handbags

These beautiful leather bags are high quality but not overly label-y. They can all be customized or even monogrammed.

4. Dana Rebecca Diamond Necklace

These diamond necklaces are so cute, and an AMAZING value for the price. I wear the Sylvie Bar Necklace every day.

5. Cashmere Lounge Set

Do you know how comfy it is to literally wear a cashmere blanket?

6. Chic AF Suitcase

I never want to see a nylon suitcase again.

7. CARBON38 7/8 Leggings

The best leggings for working out or not working out.

8. KNOMO Laptop Backpack

We all know how OBSESSED I am with KNOMO laptop backpacks….

9. Custom Ray-Ban Sunglasses

Ray-Bans are classic, timeless, and everyone should have a pair or five. They have great Black Friday / Cyber Week deals, and you can even customize your own design and engrave a message.

Send this link to any lost men in your life. We wouldn’t want them to buy you a Coach purse or something.

Looking for gifts for him? I’ve got you covered here.

In a couple of days it will officially be socially acceptable play nonstop Christmas music (but no judgment if you’ve been doing that for months). Make the most of this week’s sales and get your holiday gifts ready for the merry merry men in your life. Here are some gift ideas that won’t get returned:

1. KNOMO Laptop Backpack

We all know how OBSESSED I am with KNOMO laptop backpacks… and the men’s version is just as amazing.

2. Custom Ray-Ban Sunglasses

Ray-Bans are classic, timeless, and every guy should have a pair or five. They have great Black Friday / Cyber Week deals, and you can even customize your own design and engrave a message. I’ve gotten a few pairs for Tracy over the years and they’ve been major hits – just sayin.

3. Vineyard Vines Shirts

Men look srsly so handsome in these shirts; I love the colors. These were also a major hit with Tracy.

4. Fun Socks

Dudes love socks. Ties.com has so many fun sock patterns (along ties and pocket squares).

5. L.L Bean Slippers

Tbh my entire family lives in these. They’re the comfiest, and far more durable than other similar slipper brands.

6. Portable Speakers

For the music lover who’s looks down his nose at the Jambox.

7. Winter Accessories

He’ll look cozy and adorbs.

8. Comfy Joggers

Bc everyone loves to lounge and by comfy.

9. What do you meme?

This game is gonna be a fun time.

Have more gifts for him ideas? Share them below!

Looking for gifts for her (or for yourself)? Here you go!

My very first class in business school was Strategy. Honestly the main strategy I learned in that class had nothing to do with the actual curriculum. My professor, Adina Sterling, was new to Stanford and had just moved to the Bay Area. She told us that the best time to break a habit or build a new one is during a life change or transition.

Professor Sterling, along with all of us students, was embarking on a major life change moving to Palo Alto and teaching at Stanford, and this was the time to make a change.

She was right. I changed a lot in business school. Some of the classes are so personal and emotional that it’s really more like a “life” school.

We are the sum of our habits

We’ve all heard that “old habits die hard,” but I like author James Clear’s take on habits. He explains that basically all we are is the sum of our habits. Our levels of happiness, success, well-being… they’re all a product of the sum of our habits.

Basically, we are our habits; they form who we are and make up our everyday lives.

So now I bet you’re starting to see why a “life change” is the best time to build or break a habit. When something shakes up your everyday life, be that a move, a breakup, or a new puppy, you have the opportunity to change up the habit “building blocks” that make up your life.

One small change can snowball into bigger changes

When I was working at Google, I started a side project as the Google Wellness Champion. I coached coworkers on wellness, nutrition, fitness, and behavioral habits. I trained as a life and career coach while at Stanford, and now have a number of years of experience. In that time, I’ve seen over and over again that when a person takes a step towards making a small change in their lives, suddenly it snowballs into whole smorgasbord of changes.

For instance, a young woman trying to lose weight can start by setting a small goal of having a fruit at every meal. When she’s successful, she gains confidence and decides to step it up a notch. That fruit turns into veggies, and then a salad. She feels good and is ready to exercise, so she throws on a FitBit, buys a yoga mat, and joins ClassPass. Next thing you know she’s lost 25 pounds.

Outfit Details: Forever 21 active bodysuit (similar here), Dana Rebecca necklace, Rose gold station bracelet, Rose gold stud earrings, S’well water bottle

So I’m not saying you have to have a major life change to change a habit. You just have to make a change. It’ll shake up “who you are” and allow you form other new habits that fit the new you.

Is anything changing in your life right now? What can you do to take advantage of it?

If you’re interested in 1:1 private coaching with me, you can learn more here.