Karena Dawn is the founder of Tone It Up and The Big Silence. She’s known as a wellness expert and writer. Dawn shared some mental health tips in a post on Instagram last month. She captioned it, “A mindset I wake up with every morning is… I have the choice to wake up and choose to have a good day, to have a day filled with love & light, kindness, fun. Not every day is going to be perfect, but it’s how you shift your mindset to go with the ups and downs and ultimately embrace change and growth.” How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Karena Dawn stays in shape and the photos that prove they work.
1. She Meditates
Dawn likes to meditate. She captioned this Instagram post, “It’s #MeditationMonday 🧘♀️ Taking time to meditate today to reduce stress, increase mindfulness, sleep better tonight & connect my mind + body. I’m super excited to be bringing you new meditation to your @toneitup app for the Summer Challenge.”
2. She Spends Time Outside
Dawn loves to spend time outside. She shared this video of herself doing so on Instagram. Dawn captioned it, “That one day this so far this year where the sun came briefly shining through the cold, the snow, and the rain to show us the glimpse of beauty that all seasons have. Let this inspire you to soak it ALL in! ✨I’ve been chatting w friends from the east to the west coasts and beyond who lose motivation during the winter months.”
3. She Circuit Trains
Dawn likes to circuit train to stay in shape. She shared this circuit on Instagram. In it, Dawn does workouts like shoulder presses and tricep curls. She captioned the post, “Happy Friday fam! Ending the week with this fun circuit workout you can do anywhere 🔥 Focus on slow, controlled movement, mind-body connection & your breath! Tag your workout buddy to try this workout this weekend.”
4. She Cold Plunges
Dawn likes to do cold plunges. She shared this video on Instagram of herself doing one. She captioned the post, “Everyone’s doing it, so join me! I’ve been a cult fan of plunging for years. I’m sure you’ve heard of all things cold therapy + cold plunge for muscle recovery and inflammation🥶 but did you know the mental health benefits are endless and can directly reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression? ✨”
5. She is an Inspiration
Dawn wants to inspire other women, and she did so with this post for International Women’s Day. “Let’s celebrate International Womens Day (everyday),” she wrote in the caption. “Shout out to all of the powerful women out there. Praises and peace to every woman; daughter, wife, mother, sister, friend, founder. We are capable, resilient & unstoppable 💥If you’ve been going through it, and feel like you can’t do it. I’m here to tell you, you can. I know because I’ve been there and resilience is a superpower you hold. Through hard mental work and love for giving your best comes the breakthrough 💫 Ladies, let’s go!”
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