Pause Essentials

This year, we’ve all been forced to bend and stretch like we’re playing a game of highstakes Twister, yet we gained an opportunity that we may never have had otherwise. This moment to pause, catch your breath and get your bearings offers us the chance to mindfully change our lives for the better. These products will help you get there. BY ABBY RADEWAHN

For the Displaced Gym Rat

Bala Bangles

shopbala.com, $49 Make your steps count with these 1-pound ankle or wrist weights.

Muse Apothecary Mat Cleaner

amazon.com, $9.98 This eucalyptus mint yoga mat cleaner is sure to leave your mat smelling as fresh as you feel after a good yoga flow. For the CEO in Sweats

Ember Travel Mug

ember.com, $179.95 Skip all those trips to the microwave with this mug that keeps your coffee hot all day.

AirPods Pro

apple.com, $249 These headphones are not only wireless, but cancel out the sound of your kids in Zoom school while you work.

2021 12-Month Agenda

riflepaperco.com, $16 If you’re having trouble keeping track of all your Zoom meetings, an old-fashioned planner is just the thing for you. For Self-Care Enthusiasts

Becoming: A Guided Journal for Discovering Your Voice

target.com, $9.99 If “Becoming” is one of your favorite reads, this journal will help you discover your own voice.

Solid Silk Eye Mask by Casaluna

target.com, $15 Sometimes the world looks a whole lot better after a nap. Try this sleep mask to catch some afternoon zzz.

Acure Brightening Day Cream and Brightening Facial Scrub

acure.com, $16.99 and $9.99 Fight “maskne” with these vegan products that will make you glow. For the Activist

Made to Move Mask 3-Pack

athleta.com, $25 These breathable masks made of athletic material are perfect for a socially distant protest.

THICK: And Other Essays by Tressie McMillan Cottom

amazon.com, $18.99 A collection of personal essays from an unapologetically “thick” Black woman who discusses race, gender and capitalism.