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‘DWTS’ Pro Jenna Johnson Talks ‘Showing Up’ for Herself and Keeping ‘a Healthy Mindset’ Amid Hectic Schedule (Exclusive)

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Jenna Johnson is sharing how she prioritizes wellness in her busy life.

“I’ve always kind of lived by and grown up with the mantra of ‘health is wealth,’ and I think consistency is key,” the Dancing with the Stars pro, 31, exclusively told First For Women while discussing her new campaign for Revlon Hair Tools’ VersaStyler. “And being on the go all the time, traveling, being on the road on tour, I feel like just showing up for myself in those little routines that I’ve maintained throughout the years really helps me with my health journey.”

“Whether it’s my mental health or my physical health, being consistent with my routines, I just love,” she continued. “I feel like that keeps me in a healthy mindset as well.”

The So You Think You Can Dance alum shared that physical activity is one part of her wellness equation.

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“I do love going to the gym, and I think everyone thinks that I’m just like running 17 miles at the gym. I’m not,” she quipped. “I really go for my own mental health … and to have, like, 45 minutes designated to just myself to kind of tune everything out.”

While Johnson said she is a fan of pilates, she also noted she does “dance for a living,” which “releases a bunch of endorphins,” adding, “I feel like I reap those benefits a lot.”

When it comes to her diet, Johnson explains she eats “healthy” but doesn’t overrestrict herself.

“If I want something sweet, I’m going to treat myself to that,” she remarked. “So I think just moderation in everything. Balance in everything.”

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Johnson — who shares son Rome, 3, with husband Val Chmerkovskiy — also explained that “as a busy working mom,” having the right hair tool, like the VersaStyler, has been a great addition to her overall routine.

“I feel like there’s less time for me to have ‘me time’, and so anything that can cut the time of my getting-ready process in half, like this tool can, I’m using it,” she said.

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