5 Seasonal Self-care Tips for a More Joyful Winter
Winter can be cold and challenging, but also a great teacher of togetherness, self-reflection, and finding yourself even in the darkening days. Seasonal self-care for winter is essential and can help us feel connected with the natural world.
This season can be challenging for many people with the onset of winter blues. Still, winter is a time to reflect on what nature is doing around us and let it guide us on a journey of inner awareness, slowness, and surrendering to the downtime that winter can provide us.
Follow these tips for a more fulfilling and meaningful wintertime.
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Here are 5 simple ways to take better care during winter:
Seasonal Self-care Tip 1: Find the light
Winter is known for darkness, so finding light is essential. There are many ways to achieve this, ancient and modern:
- Light a candle for someone you love and bask in its glow.
- Invest in a light therapy lamp to beat the winter blues.
- Stand outside in the sunlight for as long as possible to soak up vitamin D.
Self-care Tip 2: Go within
This is when all life goes within to preserve itself, animals, and plants. Now is also a time for you to respect and cherish yourself.
- Meditate within the silence.
- Journal your feelings or write out a list of worries.
- Take time to be alone.
Seasonal Self-care Tip 3: Live simply
It’s time to slow everything down and rejuvenate after many long months of doing.
- Take a yin or restorative yoga class.
- Practice the ancient Chinese art of Wu Wei.
- Make bread. (Sounds silly, but it is a lovely way to slow down and be more present.)
Self-care Tip 4: Be with those you love
There is time to be alone, but this is also a time to pull close to those we love for support and comfort.
- Cuddle under a blanket and watch a feel-good movie.
- Cook a new dish or bake it together.
- Go through old photo albums and ask questions about the past.
Seasonal Self-care Tip 5: Find small joy
The little things often add to bigger things. Treat yourself with kindness and indulge a little to keep your spirits up!
- Eat a bar of chocolate (chocolate always lifts my spirit!).
- Drink a cup of hot tea with lots of honey.
- Take a nap (bears hibernate, and so can you!).
Conclusion
Winter can be challenging, but its lessons are beautiful if you shift your mindset. This is a time to be intentionally slow and just be human. Happy seasonal self-care winter edition!
Need more self-care for the seasons? Check out my posts on autumn, summer, and spring!
What are some things you do to make your winter a more joyful time? Leave a comment below!
Stay cozy, and have a joyful winter!
