A daily cup of tea … or two or three!
A cup of green tea in the morning has become my favorite ritual. It encourages me to start the day slowly and with gratitude. On a busier day, black tea gives me the energy boost I need to tackle anything. Stomachache? Ginger. Can’t sleep? Chamomile. For both my mental and physical health, a cup of tea truly makes everything better.
— Tatyana McNamara, senior manager of multimedia
Everything is negotiable, based on what my aging body tells me in any given moment, but I’m quite dedicated to my morning reading, zazen, yoga, and strength-training routine. And I generally feel remiss if I don’t pedal my bike somewhere every day.
— Craig Cox, deputy editor
Every day, I make time to be outside. The peace that I get from this helps me to stay grateful, present, and more connected to my faith.
— Claire Carver, editorial intern
I eat, and drink the juice from, half a grapefruit every day. If my immune system is humming along at a high level, I suspect I have the consistent dose of vitamin C from my favorite citrus to thank. The time I spend meticulously separating the membrane from the fruit with a small, serrated knife is therapeutic — and the yield of perfectly sweet-tart juice is a refreshing start to each day.
— Mike Oakes, senior copy editor
Sunscreen.
— Maggie Fazeli Fard, senior editor
A nightly walk with my dog, Archie, while listening to Death, Sex & Money, The New Yorker Radio Hour, or any of my other favorite podcasts. The walk helps keep both my arthritis and obsessive brain at bay, and I always feel renewed when I return home.
— Anjula Razdan, senior director, digital
Hydration. Hydration. Hydration.
Whether it’s bike racing or sitting at the computer and working, I can feel (although I don’t always immediately recognize) when I’m low on fluids. It’s the simplest baseline health essential for me.
— Michael Dregni, deputy editor
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My non-negotiable routine is working out. I make time everyday to either go to the gym or do some workouts at home. If something comes up, I then make time to go to martial arts and be active that way. I also always make sure I get my healthy smoothies.
My 5-plus-days-a-week, 30-minute morning swim is the single most important thing I do for myself.