Ella Henderson in Bathing Suit Has "Holiday of Dreams"

Ella Henderson first made waves when she appeared on The X Factor. She then launched a successful music career, with the hit single “Ghost.” Henderson is currently on vacation in Mauritius, and shared a new set of photos on Instagram. In them, Henderson enjoyed a day at her hotel’s pool. She wore a black bathing suit, looking gorgeous. She captioned it, “Just touched down from a holiday of dreams & a well needed break!! I came here when I was a teenager & told myself I’d come back one day & bring my family when I’m all grown up & have a career in music! I guess I kept my promise.” How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Ella Henderson stays in shape and the photos that prove they work—and to get beach-ready yourself, don't miss these essential 30 Best-Ever Celebrity Bathing Suit Photos!

1. She Took The Positive Out Of A Bad Situation

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Henderson gave a revealing interview to Glamour. She opened up about a paparazzi picture of her that was a little unflattering. Henderson revealed that she has learned to take the positives from this situation. “I actually want to say thank you to the person who took the photograph of me,” she says. “Whoever was zooming in on my ass when I was bending over putting on some sun cream it was invasive to say the least. It affected my mental health and my relationship with my body. But the experience actually became a new inspiration for my song writing. Instead of playing victim to anything I learnt to embrace it and feel empowered by it. I want to send a message that, ‘yeah you know what this ... happens but is it the end of the world? My health is okay, I’m okay, I still got my mates around me, I still got my family! I’m settled’.”

2. She Loves Herself

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Henderson is all about self-love. “You need to learn to love yourself, or you'll never step out of your front door and live life to the full,” she says to Glamour. “I have really realised how powerful the mind is, and how as human beings we always put things in boxes or put labels on things. So, as soon as you set your mind free of that you can just live in the present and stop worrying about the past and the future.”

3. She Has A Routine

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Henderson also opened up about her wellness to Glamour. She says that she has put together a routine for herself. “I’ve got to a place where I live quite a balanced and healthy living regime,” Henderson says. “A routine has really helped with me. Having a routine outside of your job or career always helps.”

4. She Works With A Trainer

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Henderson tells Glamour that part of her wellness routine is working with a personal trainer. “I went back to a personal trainer I have known since I was 16 years old – who I knew I could really trust. I started boxing with him and that released a lot of adrenaline out of me and meditation helped to.”

5. She Doesn’t Put Too Much Pressure On Herself

Henderson tells Headliner Magazine that she doesn’t want to put too much pressure on herself. "Sometimes we just put too much pressure on ourselves. I think it's important to surrender to the fact that it's okay to not be okay; we're not these gladiators or these warriors walking through life. Sometimes we do need a helping hand.”