The change in season to colder weather and darker evenings can make us feel like we have less time during winter and sometimes can cause an imbalance in our wellbeing and general mood. It’s important to focus on selfcare and your health during this time of year. With seasonal affective disorder being recognised and known to be more common, as a result self care can often get overlooked as a priority. Many of us focusing on work and family leaving no time for ourselves. However, there are ways we can practise self care while balancing our other commitments, and these don’t even have to cost too much. Here are a few ways we can adapt our wellbeing during a time where we may be feeling a little less motivated. Through strategies on self kindness, mindfulness, and wellness we will help support and nurture your mental health this winter and get yourself into a happier state, leaving more time for you…
- Keep a Gratitude Journal, practice gratitude daily and appreciate all that you have in life. Write down what you’re grateful for.
- Take 10 minutes for yourself or dedicate one evening to yourself a week to help you recharge. Make sure you disconnect from all electronic devices too to avoid any distraction.
- Long bath or shower, nothing beats a soak you can include a touch of luxury and create a good skincare routine.
- Walk in the cold, wrap up warm and take a brisk walk to get your body moving, or just stay active whether this is inside or out.
- Think about your goals next year, list 3 things you’d like to achieve or do and take some time to really plan some intentional goals that align with your life. Make an action plan to help this happen.
- Create a lighting effect in your home/personal space, to help boost your mood.
- Decorate your home with seasonal colours that reflect this season.
- Read a book or join a book club, nothing beats curling up with a good novel.
- Learn a new skill, think of ways you can use your time productively instead. Sign up to one of our activity based workshops. Festive Art Part 4 | Zen Pamper
- Keep hydrated, drink lots of water your skin will thank you for it.
- Spend time with loved ones, this time of year for most of us is when we spend it with family and friends so make time to connect with those that mean the most to you.
- Experiment cooking with seasonal vegetables and baking, nothing beats the smell of freshly baked cakes, bread, and home cooked food.
- Think about last year, what’s gone well and what’s not so, what did you learn?
- What can you remember most about last year? Was it mostly good memories? If so, how can you recreate them?
- Arrange a fun cosy night in for you, partner, friends make it really special. Why not join us for our Winter Skincare Experience | Zen Pamper
- Enjoy the festivities just don’t overindulge, take care of your body. And if you do indulge, you can join us on our January Detox Challenge and get yourself back on track. Upcoming Events – Zen Pamper
- What’s your word for next year? Think about how you would like next year to be, what’s your one word that will sum this up?
- Book a massage, remember you are special, because you are – why not treat yourself to some well deserved pampering and me time. Take a look at our treatment list here, gift vouchers are also available. Zen Pamper | Outer Beauty & Inner Health
- Create a morning routine and stick to it. Forming good habits are essential to our health and increase our quality of life. A great book which explains this subject in a lot more depth is Atomic Habits – James Clear.
- Create your happy playlist which you can sing and dance to.
- Meditate and dedicate time daily to do this for at least 10 minutes to be in the present moment.
- Diffuse essential oils, I really love the blend of rosemary, neroli and clary sage. You can also wear your essential oils on a lava stone bracelet and feel calm and centred all day. Zen Birthstone Lava Bracelets | Zen Pamper
- Limit your to do list to 5 things only.
- Do a craft project or book in for one of our art parties. Zen Art Parties | Zen Pamper
- List 10 things you’ll do off this list and comment what they are below’
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Self care boosts your mood and uplifts your spirits when you’re in a negative space. Treat yourself to relaxation and mindfulness to help ease stress.
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