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Enjoying the colder months can be a bit challenging, so it's important to take those extra steps to feel good. Here are some ways to embrace every second of the season.
Take time to reflect on the past year. Winter inevitably means transitioning into a new year, which can bring up so much emotionally and mentally. As you hunker in for the cold season, take some time to reflect on the past year—whether that looks like journaling, meditating, or talking it through.
Make yourself a holiday main character playlist. The holiday season can be a difficult time, so if you’re feeling a little blue this year, make yourself a playlist that the main character in a holiday rom-com would love. We promise this will lift your spirits. Include all of your favorite holiday songs!
Stock your cupboard with hot chocolate and tea. Having a warm beverage right before bed when it’s cold out is an underrated luxury of the chillier seasons (and it’s something your body is craving for a reason). Anticipate those cravings that will inevitably hit for a late-night hot chocolate by stocking up early
Take intentional time away from your electronics. It’s easy to hole up with nothing but your laptop when it’s cold out, but doing so isn’t exactly romanticizing life. Whenever you can, mindfully step away from your devices and take some screen-free time, so that when you emerge in the springtime, the real world doesn’t exactly feel jarring. Need some solo date ideas? We've got you covered.
Fill your home with candles and flowers. No one really enjoys looking outside and seeing no leaves on the trees, but winter gives us an excuse to bring liveliness indoors. Fill your space with things that evoke life, like flowers and candles, in order to bring some of that comfort during the winter months. Bonus if they're winter scented candles. Some of my favorite winter scents are Cinnamon, Peppermint and Holly!
Have a “wellness week” and knock out all of your yearly doctor’s appointments. Dedicate a week in January or February to taking charge of your health and setting up your most important yearly doctor’s appointments. Your future self will thank you. Ladies, let's get those exams we've all been dreading, they're so important even if they're a bit of a hassle. We tell you exactly how to schedule those here!
Pay it forward at your local coffee shop, café, whatever it may be. If you’ve ever experienced the emotional warm-and-fuzzy feeling that comes from having someone pay it forward for you, then you know that this one is one of the kindest ways to romanticize both your own day and someone else’s.
Stay hydrated throughout the day. Winter dryness can be combatted with moisturizers and creams, but it’s much more effective to start at the source. If you get chilly consuming cold water in the winter, don’t be afraid to heat yours up to romanticize the colder months.
-Mimi ❤️
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