Grey’s Anatomy Star Jaicy Elliot on Her Top Tools for Life

We spoke with Grey’s Anatomy star Jaicy Elliot about her top tools for life, advice to her younger self, and how she practices self-care — here’s what Jaicy said!

We call Womaze your "toolbox for life" because we feature tools for mental health, self-care, relationships, body image, and more. What are some of your top tools for life?

Whenever I feel challenged in life, it always helps me to come back to basics and concentrate on taking care of my physical health. More often than not this comes as meal planning. I will usually set a 10-day goal and plan what I want to eat for that time.

I also like to meditate. That has a lot of different definitions for me. Working out is a form of meditating for me, pushing through my mental blockages and focusing on the body. It always makes me feel proud and healthy, that’s a pretty effective recipe! 

What is your favorite part of playing your character, Taryn Helm, on Grey’s Anatomy?

Grey’s Anatomy is such an iconic institution. Through playing Helm, I get to be a rookie and that gives me space to learn. Taryn and I are both on new paths and we are growing simultaneously. The parallels that we experience make me very aware of our journeys and makes me grateful for each individual moment that I get to have.

I also love her humor and sassiness. The combination of both make for a very interesting human and that definitely keeps me on my toes. 

If there is one thing you could tell your younger self, what would it be?

I would say something along the lines of lean into everything more. Trust yourself and believe in all of it.

 How do you practice self-care while also pursuing your passion? 

I am constantly redefining what that means for me. This week has been about letting things go, without feeling defined by them. It’s a daily practice. The most important self-care I do is probably taking care of my mental health. I am always searching for new ways to find kindness and compassion for myself, I think everything starts there.

What’s your favorite quote/saying?

My mother says that it’s not because things are difficult or complicated that we don’t do them, it’s because we don’t do them that they are so. I lived with that saying my whole life.

Follow more of Jaicy’s journey on Instagram (@jaicyelliot) and watch her on Grey’s Anatomy, returning Jan. 23 on ABC!