Everyone’s talking about Rachael Kirkconnell right now, and if you’re even mildly plugged into the
“The one thing that helps me personally is reminding myself to be very patient with myself and take one day at a time,” she says during a conversation about her partnership with Amazon tied to Galentine’s Day. “That looks different every day,” she continues. “Some days, I’m feeling great, and some, I’m just really not; I’m feeling lost, confused, overwhelmed, or just sad, and that’s okay. Everything’s still very fresh. The biggest advice I’ve gotten is just to really feel my emotions. They’re normal. It’s okay to be sad, but I’m trying not to harp on it too much because, in the end, it just takes time to feel better.”
Right now, “taking it one day at a time” means leaning on her friends. Her inner circle celebrated Galentine’s Day together, locked in a Vegas trip, and overall, have just been showing up for her. “It’s extra special right now just to have all my friends there for me and in my corner.” But don’t get it twisted; while quality time out and about with her crew is a priority, Kirkconnell is a self-care girl at heart. “I would much rather sit in the house and have a face mask on and have my feet in some hot water instead of, like, going out and doing all the things.” (We completely agree.)
True to that balance, her must haves are a mix of self-care staples (think: ice rollers and face masks) and travel essentials, including a backpack so spacious it makes her feel like Mary Poppins. The best part is that all of her favorites are available on Amazon and the majority cost well under $50. Check them all out ahead.
