The temperature is dropping but your health doesn’t need to!

It’s frosty season and as the temperature begins to decline, don’t let your health and wellness drop with it. Now is the prime opportunity to slow down, recharge and put YOU first. With the shorter days and cooler nights, it’s time to take a step back and focus on your health and well-being. Whether it’s grabbing your favourite cup of hot tea or chocolate, long walks to offset the short days or wrapping yourself in a blanket with a good book, winter is open for the self-care activity of your choice. Let’s explore the best ways to indulge in the cool months, relax and focus on your overall wellness!

• Nourish your Body

Winter is the peak time for hearty meals, nourishing stews and sustenance that warms you from the inside out. Embrace this time to test new recipes, experiment with seasonal ingredients like root vegetables and dark leafy greens and citrus fruits. Add some warming spices like cinnamon, add turmeric to boost your immune system and throw in some ginger to support your overall wellbeing. Sip on herbal teas to hydrate and infuse water for extra flavours in your daily water intake. Nourishment and balance for the colder months is key to optimal health.

• Practice Mindfulness

Winter’s calm and quiet environment allows us to turn our attention inward and practice

mindfulness. Take time each day to engage in meditation, deep breathing exercises, or gentle yoga to cultivate a sense of calm and self. Connect with nature by going for walks in the crisp air or observing the stillness of a winter night sky. These practices will help reduce stress, improve mental clarity, and enhance your overall sense of well-being. The mind is a powerful place and it deserves to relax too. Take the time to truly step away from the hustle and bustle of life and relax.

• Prioritise Sleep

It’s warm, it’s cosy, it’s your bed in the winter! The longer nights offer the perfect chance to optimise your sleep routine. Create a cosy sleeping environment by ensuring you room is dark, quiet and at a comfortable temperature. Establish a good bedtime routine such as swapping screens for books or practicing breathing and relaxation techniques. Optimal sleep time is 8-9 hours a night and quality rest is crucial for maintaining overall health, boosting your immune system and keeping your cognitive functions optimal.

Winter is the perfect season to slow down, look inward and prioritise self-care. It’s a unique opportunity to embrace the cool, experiment with seasonal ingredients, practice mindfulness and engage in activities that benefit you. Put focus on your sleep, your body and your mind this winter to recharge, rejuvenate and replenish your whole self. What are you waiting for? Grab a blanket, a cup full of your favourite hot beverage and indulge in the cool, calm months. Ready to get a jump on your winter warmers with the best winter options? Check out our recommendations below!

Planet Organic Organic Wintertime with Olive Leaf & Echinacea Herbal Tea x 25 Tea Bags

Necessity Organic Lip Balm Mandarin

Weleda Skin Food 75ml

Gevity Rx Bone Broth Body Glue Natural 390g

WHEATBAGS LOVE Wheatbag Blue Cockatoo Lavender Scented