This post is sponsored by Ketel One Botanical. Please drink responsibly.
We’re all about making moves at Create & Cultivate and achieving the goals we set for ourselves but all work and no play can lead to a major case of burnout. So, this year, we’re ditching the pressure of the work/life mantra and making a pact to find our own version of balance.
Naturally, we admire brands that do the same. Ketel One Botanical is a clear example of this. They believe in a balanced mindset where you can stick to your goals and have fun all at once. Just like their brand partner, Megan Roup. The celebrity trainer and founder of popular fitness app The Sculpt Society is all about finding that mix.
So to get in the spirit of finding your balanced mindset, we suggest shaking up your own killer, Megan Roup-approved, Botanical Spritz cocktail (see the simple recipe at the end of this post). All you need is a wine glass, some ice, your favorite varietal of Ketel One Botanical, and a fresh fruit garnish. It’s ours (and Roup’s) drink of choice because it’s made with 100% non-GMO grain vodka, distilled with real botanicals, has no sugar, no artificial sweeteners and is only 73 calories. If you’re looking for a clean cocktail to clink with friends, have the Botanical Spritz and enjoy without worrying about “breaking” those resolutions you’ve made. What could be better than that?
So, read on to hear how our C&C team answers this question: How are you keeping a balanced mindset in 2020? You’ll be inspired to start writing your own.
Neha Kumar, COO/CFO
“The phrase work/life balance is thrown around now more than ever. What truly is balance? And how is it defined? Understanding where the stick gets set in the sand to define balance is a tricky one to being with. For 2020, I choose to embrace life in its entirety. Be it managing my one-year-old baby's sleeping schedule or looking over our P&L. I choose it, just as it is.”
Sacha Strebe, Editorial Director
“I’m keeping a balanced mindset by ditching the notion of perfection. There is so much beauty in the messiness of life and more often than not, it’s in those spaces where we allow ourselves the freedom to fail that we find the most creative expression. It’s just giving yourself permission.”
Maeve Casey, Account Manager
“To keep a balanced mindset in 2020 I’ve been making two separate to-do lists, one for work and one for personal items. This helps me organize what is a priority and what isn’t. It also keeps my mind from racing at night about if I forgot to cross something off my lists before the day ended.”
Alyssa Sage, Marketing Manager
“By reminding myself what my priorities are and what truly matters to me. Once you’ve established your values, the balance naturally follows.”
Carly Johnson, Sr. Director, Brand Marketing
“My goal for 2020 is to prioritize my relationships and my self-care routine. I’ve been doing this by compartmentalizing my life and really focusing my energy on those different areas of my day. By breaking up my mornings, afternoon and evenings, I’ve been able to maintain a more balanced mindset overall.”
Nairi Najarian, Sr. Director, Digital Marketing
“Maintaining a balanced mindset in 2020 for me means making time for exercise. Sweating it out helps me minimize any kind of stress. It elevates my mood, recharges me and gets me energized to tackle my to-do lists. Plus, I’m looking forward to the warmer months ahead, because that means I get to hit my favorite L.A. hiking trails with friends and be outdoors — win-win.”
Megan Beauchamp, Managing Editor
“To keep a balanced mindset in 2020, I’ve started spending less time on social media and more time cultivating my hobbies, particularly reading. I’ve fully stocked my to-read list with books I’m excited to reach for instead of my phone when I have downtime. Right now, I’m reading Crissy Van Meter’s “Creatures" and I can’t recommend it highly enough.”
Isaura Balderrama, Social Media Manager
“I’m keeping a balanced mindset in 2020 by saying ‘no’ to Instagram after 9:30 p.m, working out, and proactively scheduling time for family and friends.”
So, say cheers to finding your own version of balance in 2020 with the Ketel One Botanical Spritz:
Step 1: Grab your favorite wine glass and fill it with ice.
Step 2: Pour 1.5 oz of Ketel One Botanical.
Step 3: Add 3 oz. of Soda Water.
Step 4: Garnish with fresh fruit. Enjoy!
KETEL ONE BOTANICAL. Made With Vodka Distilled With Real Botanicals And Infused With Natural Flavors. 30% Alc/Vol. © Double Eagle Brands, B.V. Imported by Ketel One USA, Aliso Viejo, CA.
Ketel One Botanical is a first-of-its-kind spirit made from vodka distilled with real botanicals and infused with natural fruit and botanical essences. Made with 100% non-GMO grain, this 30% ABV spirit is an exceptionally smooth, fresh-tasting drink with no carbs, no artificial flavors, no added sugar, and no artificial sweeteners. Ketel One Botanical is available nationwide in three varietals: Peach & Orange Blossom, Cucumber & Mint, and Grapefruit & Rose. For more information please visit www.ketelonebotanical.com.
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