31 Cozy Winter Self-Care Ideas
This post is all about the coziest winter self-care ideas.
Did you know the lack of sunlight in the winter months contributes to low moods? If you tend to feel down in the winter, you’re not alone.
I have dealt with winter blues for a couple of years now, although I love the holidays, I don’t always look forward to the colder months. In the winter I tend to feel less motivated and more anxious.
Over the years, I’ve adopted some self-care habits that help make winter better for me. In this post, I share the best winter self-care ideas to make the most of the cold season.
This post is all about winter self-care tips.
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Winter Self-Care Ideas:
1. Make a list of your accomplishments
Make a list of anything you accomplished this year big or small. It could be something as small as making your bed each day. Write down anything you have done well.
2. Get a check-up
Visit your doctor, if you haven’t, and get a check-up. Recently, I got a check-up, did some tests, and found out I was deficient in vitamin D. My doctor prescribed the dose I needed, and it made a big difference in how I felt. So, this is your reminder to schedule a check-up!
3. Call a friend
In the colder months, you may go out less, so try to call a friend and catch up!
4. Make your favorite soup
The cold weather calls for soup! Make your favorite soup recipe.
5. Go for a walk
Try to take a walk around your neighborhood a few times a week and enjoy the scenery and fresh air.
6. Stretch
Do your favorite stretches or follow a stretch routine on YouTube.
7. Journal
Journaling is a great way to clear your mind. Grab a notebook you have lying around and journal your thoughts.
8. Listen to holiday music
As the holidays get closer, listen to your favorite festive songs. Christmas music always puts me in a good mood!
9. Make a budget for gifts
The holiday season can be stressful financially. Make a list of gifts you can buy that fit your budget.
10. Watch a holiday movie
Cozy up on the couch and watch your favorite holiday movie.
11. Decorate a gingerbread house
Decorate a gingerbread house to get in the holiday spirit.
12. Find a new blog to read
Go on Pinterest, search for your favorite topic, and find a new blog to read.
13. Take a warm bath or shower
Take a relaxing bath or shower to decompress.
14. Decorate your home
Add some holiday cheer to your home by decorating!
15. Declutter
Winter is the perfect time to declutter your home and get rid of anything you no longer use.
16. Look at Christmas lights
Walk or drive around your neighborhood and admire the Christmas decor and lights!
17. Write down your goals for the new year
Make a list of any goals you want to accomplish in the upcoming year.
18. Buy a new pair of cozy pajamas
Invest in a pair of warm and cozy pajamas to treat yourself.
19. Light your favorite candle
Nothing says cozy like lighting your favorite candle (especially after you’ve cleaned your home).
20. Put on a face mask
The colder months can dry out your skin – show your skin some love by putting on your favorite face mask.
21. Write a kind letter to yourself
Write a letter to yourself and remind yourself that you are amazing!
22. Make a list of things you are grateful for
Make a gratitude list to serve as a reminder of all the good things in the world.
23. Plan a date
Plan a date with your partner, kids, or a friend to get out of the house and bond with someone you love.
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24. Buy winter accessories
Take inventory of any winter accessories you need like gloves, scarves, or beanies to make sure you stay warm!
25. Do a home workout
Try to find a workout routine to follow that you enjoy. I find it easier to workout from home during the winter.
26. Bake your favorite savory food
Bake something savory like pretzels or bread.
27. Bake your favorite sweet treat
For the days you want something sweet, bake your favorite dessert like brownies or chocolate chip cookies.
28. Go to a coffee shop and order a holiday drink
Try a holiday drink from your favorite coffee shop.
29. Buy a warm throw
Buy a cozy throw to curl up on the couch with.
30. Read
Winter is the perfect time to start reading a new book.
31. Spend time alone
There can be a lot of holiday gatherings during winter, so make sure to schedule some alone time to decompress.
These are my go-to self care ideas to make winter better.
This post was all about cozy winter self-care ideas.
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