She is the original supermodel, activist, founder of the maternal health advocacy organization Every Mother Counts, and timeless frontwoman of Calvin Klein Eternity (opens in new tab), the timeless frontwoman of Oh Fresh! At 51, she is the picture of peace of mind. In her own words

1. social media has a neutral impact on my well-being. 2. my mental health day is a day when I am completely detached from technology.

3. unwind with activities like cooking, running, reading, etc.

4. my happy place is when I am with my family or somewhere I have never been.

5. a not-so-good coping mechanism I've had to abandon is smoking. i was a smoker until my mid-20s. i've been a smoker since I was a teenager.

6. when you are being pulled in many directions, you need to stay put.

7. do breathing exercises every day to feel grounded

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8. stretch before bed if I'm stressed, run if I'm stressed when I wake up.

9. traveling and seeing the world has really helped me see things better.

10. with my family, I can always be myself.

11. I feel most confident when I am prepared.

12. when I get bogged down with negative self-talk, I reset by doing something productive that brings out my strengths, like running or yoga

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13. my comfort food is tamari-flavored almonds.

14. the strangest self-soothing method is chewing cuticles.

15. the song I play to get into a positive mood is "Into the Mystic" by Van Morrison.

16. the TV show I watch to relieve stress is "The Great British Baking Show".

17. My advice to myself when I'm feeling down is to move.

18. my favorite self-help book is "Daring Greatly" by Brené Brown (opens in new tab).

19. I think meditation is wonderful.

20. my security blanket is myself.

21. my favorite non-medication is green tea.

22. my mental health mantra is "be here now."

This story appears in the Winter 2020 issue of Marie Claire.

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