Katarzyna Glinka in Bathing Suit Praises "Mindfulness"

Polish actress Katarzyna Glinka doesn't just work on her outer appearance—she focuses on her mental health, too. Glinka posted a photo of herself looking serene in a black and white bathing suit, saying she was enjoying some mindfulness. "When Leo sleeps in the morning I learn to meditate. It's not easy because I'm one of those who think too much – and that doesn't help with meditation. But you know what, I've been trying to observe the world since this morning. Looking at the specks. For how the day wakes up. Mindfulness helps to stop thoughts from flowing. And what's more interesting – time stops flying," she captioned the shot. How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Glinka 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!

Glinka is a huge fan of Mexican food, and loves to cook it at home for her friends and family. "There's a tremendous amount of confidence-boosting and self-esteem boosting, performing an act like cooking for others," says Julie Ohana, a licensed masters clinical social worker and culinary art therapist. "And that's part of what lends itself to those psychological effects about being able to do something that you feel really good about."

Glinka likes to start her day with meditation. "If you have unproductive worries," says Dr. Elizabeth Hoge, a psychiatrist at the Center for Anxiety and Traumatic Stress Disorders at Massachusetts General Hospital and an assistant professor of psychiatry at Harvard Medical School. "You might think 'I'm late, I might lose my job if I don't get there on time, and it will be a disaster!' Mindfulness teaches you to recognize, 'Oh, there's that thought again. I've been here before. But it's just that—a thought, and not a part of my core self.'"

Glinka takes care of her skin with regular facials, which she considers "me time". "Uncontrolled stress can make your skin more sensitive and trigger acne breakouts and other skin problems," says the Mayo Clinic. "To encourage healthy skin — and a healthy state of mind — take steps to manage your stress. Get enough sleep, set reasonable limits, scale back your to-do list and make time to do the things you enjoy. The results might be more dramatic than you expect."

Glinka enjoys taking skiing trips with her family. "Exercise can be a mental distraction from worrisome thoughts. We also know that being out in nature generally enhances our sense of well-being, so exercise that takes place outdoors, such as skiing in this study, should be especially helpful," says James Maddux, a professor emeritus in the department of psychology at George Mason University in Virginia. "Engaging in a period of exercise can lead to a sense of accomplishment and a greater sense of self-efficacy (or self-confidence) that can lead to lower anxiety."

 

Glinka loves to eat fruit, especially delicious mango. "Mangos are a good source of protective compounds with antioxidant properties, these plant chemicals include gallotannins and mangiferin," says registered nutritionist Nicola Shubrook. "Both have been studied for their ability to counter the oxidative stress associated with day to day living and exposure to toxins. As with other plant foods many of these compounds are found in and just beneath the skin. A 2012 study looking at the peel of mangoes concluded that it may play a role in preventing obesity, thanks to the plant chemicals located there."