Willow Smith in Bathing Suit Says "Know You are Loved"
Willow Smith is sharing a message of self-love and empowerment. "Just a little reminder that our value as humans doesn't lye in our external abilities or productivity. our value is innate, equal and, bestowed upon us by <The Divine>" she captioned an Instagram post this week. "I've been struggling with this recently & It truly breaks my heart when I allow myself to stray from that mental and emotional path. just know you are loved, naturally significant and, valuable no matter what the world or your insecurities have made you believe." In the video clip, the singer looks strong and fit in her swimsuit with a beaming smile on her face. How does the young star approach health, wellness, and happiness? Read on to see 5 ways Willow Smith stays healthy 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!
She Has Slowed Her Life Down
In a recent interview with Vogue, Willow revealed that she had to slow the pace of her life. "In the past, I defined wellness as being productive and getting things done, and that's one side of it," she said. "But I feel like the other side is actually knowing when you just need to stop, take a step back, and be like, 'How do I really feel?'"
She Works Out with Her Family
Willow has found workout buddies in her mom and grandmother. "[My mom] lives in Maryland, but when we're in town, all three of us work out together," Jada Pinkett Smith said on an episode of Red Table Talk. "Willow makes sure. She's like, 'We gotta wait for Gammy!'" Her grandmother added: "Willow started working out with us this year, and she is really, extremely passionate about it. Jada had to write down her workouts for her before she left," she said, adding that Jada "knew how to change [Willow's] diet to give her exactly what she needs."
She Sets Social Media Timers
To maintain her mental health, Willow sets social media timers. "Even if I'm checking in for like 15 minutes a couple times a day, once it hits an hour, it locks me out," she told Vogue about her approach to Instagram.
She Meditates
"I try to meditate for 10 minutes every day," Willow told Vogue. "Sometimes there's the traditional sitting meditation, which, weirdly enough, I don't do as often as I do chants, mantras, or listen to affirmations and repeat them. The thing about meditation is your mind needs to be still. I feel like sometimes, when we close our eyes, our mind just goes crazy. But I find that, when I open my eyes and focus on one specific thing, I can clear my mind more. Meditating with your eyes open: Most people don't know that's a thing, but you can sit and watch the trees! Mantras and affirmations also help me focus my mind on something positive. It's super easy to focus on something negative, or something that really doesn't mean anything, if your eyes are closed. Some people are really, really good at that, but I have a very active mind, so I need to focus it on something positive. I use my UE Fits earbuds to listen to those affirmations, or thunder and ocean sounds—anything like that to get my mind into a calm state."
She Runs
Willow found a new fitness hobby. "I've been running recently. Running has been very, very, cathartic for me. Just waking up and running every morning," she told Vogue. "I used to hit the yoga every single day, but I feel like what happens with me is I need a variety of different things. Some days I run, some days I do yoga, some days I do a hike, but I feel like I can't do the same thing—I have to switch it up. It doesn't get redundant, and you can still have the same routine, but just switch out the actual action."
