Have you
practiced extra self-care this month? Because January is tough for a lot of us.
Between the cold weather, shoveling and driving in the snow, and the early
evenings, it’s easy to get the winter blues. Here are some self-care ideas that
I find helpful. The month is about over (THANKFULLY), but you can practice self-care for the rest of the winter!
1)
Meditate or pray for at least 15 minutes per day.
Get in
touch with your spiritual self and be mindful. This helps you to focus and feel
a sense of connection, as well as being therapeutic in opening up to
God about your thoughts and feelings. Get up feeling refreshed and ready to
start your day out right.
2)
Get outdoors as much as you can.
Even a
brief five minutes can help raise your energy levels from the fresh air and
calming beauty of nature. Extra bonus if it's sunny out!
3)
Make sure your environment is decluttered and clean.
There's
nothing worse than being in a cluttered space, especially when you're trapped
inside if the weather is bad. Organizing and cleaning your space will give you
a nice feeling of accomplishment, boosting your mood and energy levels.
4)
Find a new hobby or project to work on.
Keep your
mind occupied and get your creative juices flowing! Doing something creative is
a great way to increase focus, boost your confidence and energy levels, and
come up with new ideas and inspiration. And it's just plain fun.
5)
Get enough sleep, go to bed, and get up at the same time every day.
During the
dark winter months, it’s more important than ever to get enough sleep and stay
on schedule. There’s nothing worse than going to bed at ten o’clock one night
and midnight the next, then waking up late and groggy. Your body will thank you
for the extra rest.
6)
Socialize
Although
it can be tempting to cozy up in the afternoons and stay in the house, it’s
important for people to get out and socialize. It will give you a boost of
energy and a sense of connection with another person. Don't isolate yourself!
7)
Spend extra time moisturizing your skin, hair, and nails.
During the
winter months, our skin, hair, and nails tend to dry out and get brittle
sometimes. Make sure that you put in the extra time to moisturize and pamper
yourself. It's very soothing as well and good for self-confidence levels.
8)
Take vitamin C and D supplements.
It’s
important during the dark winter months spent inside to take or eat sources of Vitamin
C and D, which helps ward off sickness and replenish the Vitamin D you’re
getting less of during this time of year.
Self-Care
Blog Recommendation
A good
friend of mine also has some good advice on self-care and how it has helped her
mental health immensely. She is a mental health blogger and influencer from
Syracuse (a snowy city!), New York. Check out
her blog here!
Enjoy your
week and stay warm!
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