At-Home Winter Time Self Care

It’s no secret that the winter time is full of stress. The new feelings of seasonal depression or “winter blues” coupled with the stress of finals on top of dealing with holiday shopping and family drama… it’s a lot! It’s important to make sure you give yourself time every day or at least a couple times a week to relax and enjoy some time to yourself. Here are a few great ways to do so from home! 

Journal

Journaling is a great way to get out your thoughts and feelings. Many studies have proven that writing down your thoughts about any fears or anything negative feelings you have will help to lessen the anxiety that these thoughts may provide. The best part about journaling is that it is very abstract. There’s no wrong or right way to do it! You can bullet journal and write down your plans for each day and keep track of daily activities. You can find prompts online to allow yourself to write about a new topic every day. Here’s a great list of a few wintery journal prompts to get you started on your new journaling journey! You can even just treat it like a diary and write down every thought and feeling you have. The possibilities are endless!

BAKE

Baking is another very popular form of “therapy” for many. Following dozens of recipes and seeing your creation come to life in the oven is always exciting for the expert and novice baker alike! You can do this alone or with family and friends. It’s a great way to pass time and you get a pretty sweet meal or dessert out of it.  Check out this link of 100 easy to make recipes (both sweet and savory)!

Music

Now this doesn’t just involve sitting in one place listening to music. Music is therapy for some, so incorporate it in all aspects of your life! Listen to music when you shower, when you cook your meals, and when you work out. You can even listen to podcasts or slowed down versions of songs while you sleep! You can spend your time discovering new songs and sorting out new playlists to pass your time, as well!

Exercise 

Now exercise might not be everyone’s favorite way to pass the time and take care of yourself, but it improves your physical and mental health significantly. Working out doesn’t mean you have to drive to your local gym, run ten miles, or lift the heaviest weights you can find. Working out can simply mean taking a brisk stroll around your neighborhood or doing some simple yoga or pilates with your friends! There are many different forms of working out, so find what works best for you and you mental and physical health. 

Take a Bath

This one sounds silly, I know. But instead of just taking a regular shower every night before bed, spice up your bath time a little to make it more relaxing from start to finish! A warm bath will also make it that much easier to fall asleep later that night. Invest in high quality bath accessories, like bath bombs or bath salts. Letting yourself soak in a warm, colorful tub with these relaxing things around you will release more than you think and help you to feel much more at peace after!