
How This Beauty Editor Stays Energized All Day Long
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How This Beauty Editor Stays Energized All Day Long
From early-morning meetings to evening cocktails, The Pool’s Beauty Editor, Frankie Graddon, shares her tips for staying energized all day long.

A new wake-up call.
Given the chance, I would sell my own mother to spend an extra 5 minutes in bed, so a two-pronged attack is required here. The first is really quite simple: I’ve changed my alarm. After years of waking up to “horn fanfare,” I have swapped it to "birdsong." Revolutionary. There is nothing quite like a few happy chirps to help you feel more lively first thing. The second is a wonderfully zesty shower gel. I like to use something with lemon, orange, or mint and tea tree to make my showers zing. Emerge feeling wide awake and ready to face the day.
Lunchtime lift.
After a morning of meetings, planning, and deadlines, the afternoon has a tendency to drag. As lunch breaks are a thing of myth, midday exercise classes are out of the question. Instead, I have started walking the long way to my favorite sandwich shop. Just an extra 5 minutes of fresh air helps me clear my mind and reset for the hours ahead. Once back at my desk, I give myself a quick spritz with a refreshing face spray to keep my skin looking fresh and glowy. Look for one with aloe vera, which has a soothing effect.
