Three years after her high-profile divorce, the Uncommon James founder and author is feeling better than ever.
For years, the busy mom of three and business owner says she prioritized everyone and everything but herself.
“I put myself last and I was really burned out,” she says.
It was really weird at first because I didn’t know what to do with it.
The then-teenager was catapulted into the spotlight via MTV’s hit reality seriesLaguna BeachandThe Hills.
Cavallari is currently hard at work on her cleanskincare line Uncommon Beauty.
Living outside Nashville, TN (away from Hollywood) certainly helps.
She even grows her own vegetables and herbs and has chickens.
“It’s been a dream come true,” she says.
“I used to be very much about a routine and there was no wiggle room.
“That was all about trying to control everything in my life.
I have learned to relax a little bit more and am in more ofa state of flow.
I make a run at choose a word for the year and this year I chose ‘flow.’
However, she does not go overboard and sticks to a streamlined skincare routine.
“Even though I’m 36, I still get a breakout from time to time.
Photo:Courtesy of Dennis Leupold
I just feel disgusting the next morning.
That is the most important thing for me.”
Cavallari keeps her makeup as minimal as possible.
Courtesy of Dennis Leupold
“Plus SPF of course, right?
“So don’t kill me.
I don’t [regularly] use SPF.
I can thank my dad.
I have those Italian genes, I can kinda get away with it.”
“One of the things my dad made me do was work out while I was grounded.
At the time I was like, ‘What the hell, Dad?’
But now, as an adult, I realize that was actually really cool.”
We all have to figure out what works for us.
I think it’s more about listening to your body and also how you feel in your clothes.
I don’t really like weighing myself.
I will from time to time just to check-in.
But she doesn’t adhere to any specific diet regimen.
“I am very health conscious, that’s important to me,” she states.
“I eat a lot of fruit and I definitely eat carbs, healthier carbs.”
Her low-key food philosophy?
“I make a run at eat food as close to its natural state as possible.
Not a lot of processed food, but tons of fruits and vegetables, and meat.
I make a run at eat organic as often as possible.
I never look at calories or fat or anything.
I only read ingredient labels on a package.
I won’t eat it if it’s just full of a bunch of chemicals.
I definitely have a sweet tooth and usually have a piece of dark chocolate after dinner.”
“I had some of that,” she admits.
“So I mean, I’m not super strict.
If I go out to eat I’ll get dessert, just not every night.”
On Setting Social Media Boundaries
“Instagram’s never been a problem for me.
I’m actually kind of in and out.
TikTok I’m new to, I joined TikTok two months ago and it’s sucked up my time.
She notes that her kids are also in a similar phase with screens.
“I have to be like, get off of it, put it down, we’re done.
It’s definitely a constant battle.”
Cavallari recalls how much she loves the post-dinner routine.
After cleaning up the kitchen, she joins her kids for a walk with their dogs down the driveway.
Some nights transition to a game of basketball or Pop-A-Shot.
General Wellness and Parenting Advice
When it comes to wellness advice, Cavallari recommends looking inward.
“I think my only advice would be to not listen to other people.
What’s her advice for parents?
“I’ve been able to prioritize myself in the last few years.
