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I wake up at 7.15am most days, although I’m usually stirring just before the alarm. If I had it my way — and no kids — I’d start the day much later, but school runs make early starts non-negotiable. I jump in the shower first thing and move quickly. I’m all about efficiency. Breakfast is a bit of a blur — eggs, toast, fresh orange and mandarin juice — while nudging my teenage kids to get moving. They’re not morning people. My make-up routine is fast — two minutes max. A little bronzer, by Tom Ford, NARS blush, eyeliner and mascara. Lip balm is a must. I finish with colourful earrings and a vibrant outfit — grey London needs all the brightness it can get. On the way to work, I usually grab a matcha and take a herbal tea in an insulated cup. I’ll sip both throughout the day. My office is full of windows, so I’m meticulous about sun protection. I use a vitamin C serum and a tinted SPF 50 from Isdin. I layer light moisturiser underneath, avoiding anything too oily. I start seeing patients by 9.15am and usually take lunch around midday, depending on my clinic schedule. If I’m at work, it’s a chopped salad from my gym down the street or something light from Joe & The Juice. I always make time for movement. I train with weights three times a week for an hour and do 45 minutes of cardio most days— usually on the elliptical. I’ll often squeeze in a walk too, either alone or with my kids. I can feel it if I skip even a day of movement — it’s essential for me. My evenings are focused on family, exercise and winding down. Dinner is at 7pm if I’m home, then I’ll do my gym session if I haven’t already. Afterwards, I might wrap up emails before jumping in the shower and beginning my skincare ritual — cleanser, prescription retinol, eye cream and either a placenta or rich cream. My skin routine is a cocooning process, and one I’ve followed since I was 14. I finish with Rogaine on my scalp and always sleep in nice pyjamas, crisp sheets and a dark room. I turn my phone off and keep it across the room — no screens near my head. Just before sleep, I meditate for 10 to 15 minutes, using breathing exercises I learned from mindfulness expert Terrence the Teacher. I try to avoid TV, not because I’m disciplined, but because I know I’ll binge if I start. I also don’t drink during the week — it just doesn’t work for my lifestyle. My kids have screen time limits too. Our internet switches off at 11pm on their floor, and they need to request access if they need it for homework. I don’t use wearables regularly anymore — my wrist is too small for Whoop, and the glow from the Oura ring disturbed my sleep. But I’m very in tune with my body and have tried glucose monitoring in the past, which I found insightful. I’m interested in the newer Oura models that incorporate glucose tracking. That level of integration could be a game-changer. I don’t think I could do what I do without discipline. It’s what keeps everything ticking — clinic, skincare business, family life. But kindness is equally important. To others, yes, but also to myself. And making it fun — because what’s the point if you’re not enjoying it? Discipline. Kindness. Fun. And take a little time for yourself everyday. As told to WRC
