Chill Chat
The actor chats with Bustle about her self-care practices.
Hilary Duffmay be the most relatable celeb of our generation.
And although she hasnt yet played a mother onscreen, shes well-versed in the sometimes chaos of parenthood.
Needless to say, her house gets quite busy.
I used to be really into murder, she says.
Ive gotten a little tamer as Ive gotten older.
I dont know, says Duff, a recent partner with the brand.
Walk me through your morning routine.
My kids are early risers Im usually up by 6:15 or 6:30.
I have this newHatch alarm clock.
Im getting to that age where I want to be woken up gently.
Ill brush my teeth, then grab my kids and start making breakfast.
My husband and I do it together, which is very sweet.
Hes a very good lunch packer.
Lucas the easy one he goes to private school so he wears a uniform.
But Banks asks for makeup every morning.
Im like, This is only going to get worse.
What are your favorite workouts to do?
I recently started doingTracy Anderson, which I love.
Its like yoga meets Pilates meets dance and some cardio in a hot-as-hell room.
My skin really likes that heated room.
Ive also been playing tennis, and I hike.
I do some weightlifting when I feel motivated, but I just havent been as on it.
What songs are on your workout playlist?
A lot of 90s hip-hop.
I love Electric Light Orchestra.
I love Harry Styles and The 1975 right now.
I love Beyonce, Taylor Swift, Tame Impala, King Princess.
I listen to a lot of old music, too, like Sam Cooke and Fleetwood Mac.
It always feels right to listen to older stuff, but Im also a pop princess queen.
Does any of your own music sneak onto your workout playlist?
No, but it sneaks into my life a lot because of my daughter.
She loves to listen to it.
How do you deal when you feel stressed or overwhelmed?
I usually phone a friend, my husband, or my mom, and hash some thoughts out.
I take a lot of baths.
I read, or I scroll, or Ill have a glass of wine or two.
Whats the most out-there wellness practice that youve ever tried?
Honestly, maybesound baths.
If I never get invited to another sound bath again, Ill be fine.
I prefer to stare at a wall than have a sound bath.
I dont want to sit in a circle and heal.
How do you like to unwind when you have time to yourself?
What do you need for a good nights sleep?
A giant glass of water beside my bed and my phone to be charging.
Ive been trying to put my phone 3 feet from my head.Thats what I heard the rule is.
What is the best wellness advice that youve ever received?
Stay hydrated, get enough sleep, and do what works for you.
I think everyones doing so much these days.
Were so overstimulated that just winding down is important.
This interview has been edited and condensed for clarity.
