I’m not the world’s best morning person, to be honest. I usually wake up with a bit of difficulty, and I’m definitely guilty of hitting snooze three or four times. The one thing I really look forward to is my coffee in bed — if my boyfriend’s home, he’ll bring it to me like a princess. That’s become a bit of a morning ritual now.
Once I’ve had my coffee, I’m straight into emails. That’s probably around 7.30am. I’ll sit in bed with my phone and just get through work — those early moments are when I’m at my most focused. It’s quiet, no one’s bothering me, and I can power through a lot before the day really kicks off.
I take a few supplements in the morning, leftovers from when I visited the Mayr Clinic. They did all my blood tests and gave me a strict regime, so I’ve just continued with that. I take Essential Magnesium for sleep and Cellular Hydration to help with my energy.
I don’t eat breakfast — never have. It’s not a deliberate thing, I just got out of the habit and now I haven’t looked back. I do a form of intermittent fasting: I eat between 2pm and 8pm. It’s not super strict— if I’m travelling or on holiday, I won’t worry about it — but I try to stick to that window most days. It’s honestly the only thing that’s helped me feel balanced, especially post-menopause.
I’ll start work meetings from around 9am — I try to schedule all my business and team meetings for the morning. Then I head into clinic at midday and see clients through to about 6pm. I have lunch every day at 2pm —non-negotiable. Even when I’m travelling or at a hotel residency, I block that time out to eat.
I love reformer Pilates. I haven’t been able to go as often as I’d like to so at the moment it’s just lots of walking. I walk everywhere — often to and from work — and I like to take calls while I walk. It’s good for thinking, helps me decompress.
My skincare routine is very minimal. I’m not someone who fusses a lot in the morning. I’m not big on make-up — just some serum, SPF, a bit of mascara. Done.
I’m old school, I don’t use any wearable health tech, though I am curious about products like the Oura Ring. I sleep really well, thank god. It’s the one thing that saves me. I need eight hours, and I get it. I’m very sensitive to light, so my room has to be pitch black, but other than that I fall asleep easily.
In the evenings, I’m usually still working — doing research, catching up on business stuff. I’m also a bit of a scroller. Instagram, Pinterest — I’m trying to cut back, but I do go down rabbit holes, especially with interiors. I’m obsessed with interior design and architecture. That’s my relaxation, really. I’ll create mood boards, research wallpaper, furniture, that kind of thing.
I don’t read much — ADHD makes that hard — but I want to get into podcasts more. I’ve been listening to Diary of a CEO and really liked the Nick Jones episode. I’m trying to make that part of my wind-down.
If I had to sum up my lifestyle, I’d say it’s manic. I’m a whirlwind. My boyfriend says he burns 100 calories just from talking to me. I get bored easily, so I move a lot, travel a lot. But I crave structure too, and I love my work.
The best advice I’ve ever followed is: trust your gut. I’ve made lots of mistakes, but they’ve always led somewhere good.
Teresa Tarmey, global skin care expert and renowned super facialist has recently launched at Claridge’s Spa as a new Wellness Master.
