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What's in Your Handbag Says More About You Than You Think

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Whether we like to admit it or not, the contents of our handbags can be a direct reflection of our mind; messy and chaotic, organised and optimal, or a little bit of both. The key difference? It's much easier to empty all of the junk from a handbag, and fill it up with goodness instead. 

Begin your optimisation by doing a big clean out. No more receipts, wrappers, or expired gift cards. Once you have a clean slate, figure out what you actually use on a daily basis - and what is just getting carried around. 

The second step is to restock the essentials. A water bottle is never a bad idea, a lip balm is non-negotiable, and, if you’re prone to headaches or allergies, a mini medicine holder for your most reached for remedies. 

Now it's time to handbag-max, and there's no better way to do so than with bellyME’s pocket sized wellness shots. A perfectly portable size that can slip into any handbag (literally - even micro bags) and offer a plethora of health benefits. From tan booster to stress away, there's a bellyME shot for everyone. 

This ‘gut-first’ approach is at the heart of bellyME, focusing on protecting and supporting the gut with targeted probiotics and postbiotics as a pathway to healthier skin, gut and mind. 

Our top recommendations for the everyday bag? The Clarity shot, aiding cognitive function, focus and daily flow. Period Days, the shot that supports natural body rhythm and hormonal activity before and during menstruation. Finally, the Bloat Away shot, reducing discomfort in full or tight stomachs while supporting digestion.

Now your bag is not only organised but it is also helping you achieve beauty and wellness from within, working as hard as you do. 

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