Winter Wellness Tips: Nourish your Mind, Body, and Spirit

As nights get longer and a crispness enters the air, we can experience a myriad of feelings. Excitement, nostalgia, loneliness, and stress to name a few. Some of us may feel inclined to cocoon away during the cold and dreary months ahead, we encourage you to bring a few simple strategies into your routine to stay happy, healthy, and energetic all season long.

Nourish Your #Mind

Practice Mindfulness and Meditation: Set aside time each day to practice mindfulness and meditation. Just 5 minutes when you wake up, on your daily stroll, or before you go to sleep can reduce stress, improve focus, and promote overall well-being.
Create Healthy Habits: Why wait for your New Years resolution? Whether you’re looking for better sleep, less screen time, more fresh air, or increased movement, building healthy habits can significantly improve your mental health.
Connect with Others: Plan a cozy movie night, lively dinner party, or simply a phone date with you long-distance pal. Spending quality time with loved ones and forming new friendships over shared interests can boost your mood and reduce feelings of isolation.

Nourish Your #Body

Eat a Balanced Diet: Dive into that new cookbook or well-curated Pinterest board to cook something delicious and nutritious! Creating cozy, filling meals full of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and lean protein will fuel your body and maybe even launch a new hobby.
Stay Hydrated: As much as we love our oat lattes and Diet Coke, winter is an especially important time to drink plenty of water. So grab your emotional support water bottle and drink up throughout the day.
Exercise Regularly: Whether it’s Youtube yoga videos or 10k’s with your run club, find fun ways to move your body all winter long. Double up on the endorphins by grabbing a buddy for your next sweat session.

Boost Your #Energy

See the Sunlight: Take advantage of whatever daylight you have! Whether you have your morning coffee outside, take a lunchtime stroll, or have a sunset bike ride - spending time outdoors regulates your body's internal clock.
Remember Vitamin D: Even with your best efforts to see the sun, vitamin D is notoriously low in the winter. Consider adding a vitamin D supplement into your routine to boost your energy.
Get Enough Sleep: Even adults benefit from a bed time. So put down your phone, turn off the TV, and prioritize quality sleep to recharge your body and mind fully each night.

Look at the week ahead and think about incorporating just one of these winter wellness tips into your daily routine. We know you can combat those winter blues and kick off November feeling refreshed and energized.