Winter Blues Who?
Mood-Boosting Self-Care for the Darker Days
Hey, babe, let’s talk about the winter blues. Short days, gray skies, and cold mornings can mess with anyone’s vibe. If you’re feeling a little off, you’re not alone, it’s totally normal to feel less energized or motivated during this time of year. But we’re not letting the winter blues win.
It’s time to boost your mood and add a little sunshine into your soul.
Here’s how to do it with simple, feel-good self-care!
Light It Up, Girl
Sunshine is scarce in winter, and that lack of light can mess with your body’s happy chemicals. Especially first thing in the morning when it’s too dark to find the will out of bed. There is actually a condition known as SAD, which is essentially a seasonal depression disorder. The lack of light and activity causes a huge dip in endorphins and serotonin. This can lead to feeling’s of sadness, lack of motivation and even depression. So, bring the light indoors with a sun lamp or happy light to boost your mood naturally.
Pro Tip: Use a light therapy lamp in the morning while you sip your coffee or tea. Even 20 minutes a day can make a huge difference!
Start Your Day With Light
Pro Tip: Use a light therapy lamp in the morning while you sip your coffee or tea. Even 20 minutes a day can make a huge difference!
Scents That Soothe and Energize
Aromatherapy isn’t just about making your space smell pretty—it’s like a secr§et weapon for your mind and mood. Different scents activate different responses in your brain, helping you shift gears between wake up and slay and calm down and rest.
How it Works
When you breathe in essential oils, their natural compounds interact with your brain’s limbic system, which controls mood, emotions, and memory. That’s why certain scents can make you feel more focused, energized, or relaxed in minutes.
Morning Mood Boosters
Suggested Use;
Option One: Add a few drops of your favorite morning oil to a diffuser during your morning routine.
Option Two: Dab a drop of energy boosting oil on your wrists or temples for an on-the-go mood lift.
Make It a Ritual?
Set yourself up for 20minutes in the morning, grab a cup of tea or coffee, your morning journal and a good book, set yourself up in front of your Sunlight Lamp with your essential oils and invite the day in openly. Greeting it with gratitude and warmth.
Relax & Unwind
Move Your Body, Even If You Don’t Feel Like It
We get it—working out feels harder in the winter. But movement releases endorphins, your body’s natural feel-good hormones. Even a short walk or dance session can lift your spirits.
My suggestion, lay out some cozy gym clothes the night before, that you can roll right out of bed and out on quickly before the morning chill sets in.
If your an early Morning Yogi, Pilates Queen or Gym Bunny, layer up! Put your cute gym fit under a cosy two piece trackies set. This will help your brain get in the mindset of your work out, whilst keeping you snug as bug until you get warmed up in your session.
Temu is my personal fav for affordable, but cute Gym fits!
Warm Comfort in a Cup
There’s nothing like holding a warm drink to soothe your soul. Herbal teas with adaptogens or calming blends are perfect for chilly evenings.
Pro Tip: Sip on chamomile or a mood-boosting tea blend before bed to wind down after a long day.
This Twining’s Super blend Sleep Tea is the perfect way to end your day. It’s tastes amazing and has all the ingredients for a perfect nights sleep.
Create a Cozy, Feel-Good Space
Your environment affects your mood. Add soft textures, warm lighting, and feel-good scents to make your home a cozy sanctuary. This will encourage your mind to switch off and get in touch with feelings of peace and relaxation, as you wind down from the day.
Some of my favorite additions to my room recently have been warm bulb lights, in fairy lights or LED’s, adding a weighted blanket to my bed, and of course… all the candles! I’ve linked my homey additions below!
Final Thoughts
The winter blues don’t stand a chance when you arm yourself with self-care that soothes your mind and energizes your soul. Little shifts—like adding light, movement, and comforting scents—can make all the difference. So grab a warm cup of tea, put on your favorite playlist, and take this season one cozy day at a time. You’ve got this, honey!
Would you love more cozy self-care tips? Drop your favorites in the comments!