An actor shares the everyday items that ground him: a Sodastream for hydration, jelly eye masks for puffiness, a Dyson vacuum for pet hair, Le Labo cologne, a record player for vintage tunes, and journaling for clarity.
In a world of constant hustle, finding small rituals that ground us can be transformative. For one actor, these rituals range from the practical to the whimsical, each adding a layer of intentionality to daily life.
Central to his routine is a Sodastream, a carbonation machine that transforms plain water into sparkling seltzer. I drink a lot of seltzer and can't remember a time without my Sodastream. Everyone says, 'Drink so much water a day.
' I try and I try, but it's hard to force yourself, so I trick myself with the bubbles. No flavors, just straight water-I aim for at least four canisters daily, roughly four liters. It's a simple hack that helps meet hydration goals without the monotony of still water. Another daily essential is a pair of under-eye masks, a discovery from a film set groomer.
They're a bit tricky to apply-that weird jelly-eye-mask material-but once on, they reduce puffiness, especially after early morning calls. They make the whites of your eyes very white, a subtle boost that likely goes unnoticed but provides a sense of alertness. I keep them in my Dopp kit or ensure hair-and-makeup teams have them on set. Living with partner Tuc Watkins and his 13-year-old kids means constant activity.
Kids need to eat every day-a tired but fun challenge. We use the New York Times cooking app for one-pot dinners, often involving a Le Creuset Dutch oven. It's incredible and pretty, so leaving it on the stove doesn't look cluttered. The household also includes Archie, a Border collie who sheds relentlessly.
Enter the Dyson cordless vacuum with a blue light that reveals dust-both upsetting and satisfying. I get such pleasure from using that thing because it's a game changer. For personal scent, a chance encounter on a plane led to a decade-long love affair with Le Labo Santal-smoky and subtle, never overpowering. A record player from his parents adds warmth; listening to Blossom Dearie or Beverly Kenney while kids groan for Olivia Rodrigo.
Journaling daily since age 19 centers him, whether traveling or at home. It's a check-in, a way to say, 'Okay, this is what the day is going to be.
' These items-Sodastream, eye masks, Le Creuset, Dyson, Le Labo, record player, journal-are more than possessions; they're anchors in a chaotic life
Sodastream Le Labo Dyson Vacuum Journaling Le Creuset
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