Gratitude always puts a glow on your face. I try to be thankful for all the love in my life... my kids, my husband, my friends and family. Just thinking about those connections (and making plans to reconnect where I need to) gives my day a little extra light.

xoxo,

Sukey

Some days our look is more stressed-out-and-sleep-deprived than radiant. Been there?

Here's what we do to kick the stress and get glowing.

• Break for a walk. Simple but true: walking is one of the quickest ways to de-stress. The forward movement is instantly calming—bonus if your chosen path involves lots of greenery.
• Sleep on it. Exhaustion is the enemy of clear thought and clear skin. Feeling lack luster? Try an earlier bedtime for a week.
• Get on the mat. Making time for yoga is tough when we're stressed, but it's a fast route to a happy glow. Just keep your eye on that final savasana.
• Drink. Yep, just making sure you're well-hydrated with good old water can prevent bodily stress in the first place, keeping you cool and calm.
• Turn it up. Find a song you really like and turn up the volume. Now dance and sing along. Getting a little silly can completely transform a stressful moment and help put things in perspective.
• Try something herbal. For chronic stress, infuse your life with herbs. Try lavender essential oils, calming lemon candles or soothing mint tea.