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Winter can be a challenging time for lots of people.
The days are shorter and often colder, which can lead to reduced energy and motivation.
Even though the wintertime might be your least favorite season there is no point in dreading it as it just makes it a lot worse.
Unfortunately, you can’t change it so the best thing to do is just to come to peace with it and embrace it.
To stay productive and balanced during the winter months, it’s important to take some time for self-care.
Here are a few mindful winter self-care ideas to help you minimize the winter blues and keep your life in balance.
Self-Care Ideas for Winter
1. Drink a cup of tea to warm up and relax
2. Light a candle for an instant mood boost
3. Practice mindfulness and be present in the moment
4. Use a self-care jar as a reminder to take care of yourself first
5. Try these cozy and healthy drink ideas from my blog
6. Get cozy by wearing comfy clothes or curling up with healthy hot chocolate on the couch
7. Take a hot bath with Epsom salts and lavender essential oil
8. Read a book in bed with a cozy heated blanket
9. Get 7-8 hours of sleep by making your bedroom as dark and cozy as possible
10. Practice mindful meditation for 10-30 minutes per day, focusing on breathing in and out deeply while trying not to think of anything else
11. Do yoga poses that stretch the muscles – especially if you sit at work all-day
12. Take time to journal about what is going on in your life
13. Cook something healthy and nourishing like soup or oatmeal with cooked apples
14. Stay hydrated – cold weather can get us dehydrated quickly
15. Look at pictures of places you want to visit – visualize yourself there
16. Have an at-home spa day with relaxing zen music
17. Take time off and detox from social media
18. Sit in silence and just enjoy the quietness (a great way to reconnect with yourself)
19. Try out these winter grounding techniques
20. Get some fresh air and breath deep while taking in how beautiful nature is (and the snow)
21. Repeat positive affirmations
22. Declutter your home/workspace
23. Take a break from technology – be present in the moment without your phone or TV
24. Practice gratitude by writing about 5 things you are grateful for
25. Diffuse essential oils and take a moment and inhale the scents
26. This dentist who does the best dental implants in Delray Beach FL also recommends regular health checkups.
Final Thoughts: Winter Self-Care Tips
One of the best ways to relieve stress and balance your life is by taking care of yourself.
The winter months may be a struggle for some people, but with these mindful winter self-care tips, you can find peace during this time.
It’s important to take care of ourselves every day no matter what season it is, so I hope that this list helps you develop your own personal mindful self-care routine!
What is your favorite way to practice self-care in the winter?
Michelle Gagliani
Owner & Founder
Michelle is the Founder of The Balanced CEO, a Certified Meditation & Mindfulness Teacher, and a Holistic Nutritionist. She was born and raised in St.Thomas, U.S.V.I., and is currently living in Austin, TX. When she’s not running this blog or her online shop Balanced Vibes Co., she is cozied up at home watching TV, taking long walks in nature, or trying out new healthy recipes.
I love winter time as I live in Florida. I love getting to have hot coco on a winter day.
Hot cocoa is the best on cold days!
I like the self-care jar reminder idea 🙂
I do too! 🙂
such great ideas! definitely need to try some of these out!
Thank you!!