Embrace Winter Wellness

Embrace Winter Wellness: Four Fun Ways to Stay Healthy

Winter is here, bringing cozy sweaters, hot cocoa, and the occasional snowball fight. But with shorter days and colder weather, it’s easy to let your health habits slip. Fear not! Here are four fun ways to stay healthy this winter by focusing on movement, thoughts, people/environment, and eating/supplements.

1. Keep Moving: 10 Minute motivation

Don’t let the chilly weather turn you into a couch potato to get you off the coach give yourself 10 minutes. You can do anything for 10 minutes, walk the dog, lift weights, dance, yoga etc. Movement not only warms you up but also boosts your immune system and keeps those winter blues at bay.

2. Upgrade your thoughts and feel better.

Your mindset plays a crucial role in your overall health and the winter months can be a challenge to our joy. Starting your day with uplifting affirmations can give you the boost you need. Try these repeating these when you first open your eyes:

  • I am strong and healthy
  • My body does wellness
  • I have all the energy I need today
  • I embrace the magic of winter

3. Create a happy and healthy environment

Your environment and the people around you can greatly impact your health. Create a cozy, inviting space at home with warm blankets, soft lighting, and perhaps a crackling fire. Lighting a scented candle can boost your mood and create a warm ambiance. Be picky about who you spend your time with as this effects your mood and your stress levels. They key is make more plans with people who make you feel good.

4. Nourish Your Body

Winter is the perfect time to indulge in hearty, nourishing foods. Focus on seasonal home cooked meals like soups and stews. Don’t forget about hydration—drink plenty of water and enjoy warm herbal teas. Consider supplements like vitamin D (since sun exposure is limited in winter), omega-3 fatty acids, and elderberry to boost your immune system. A well-nourished body is better equipped to fight off winter colds and flu.

By incorporating these four points—movement, positive thoughts, a supportive environment, and nourishing foods—you can stay healthy and vibrant all winter long. Embrace the season with joy and keep those winter blues at bay! ❄️🌟

Happy Holidays!

Julie Cass

The Positive Change Group

Creating a Winter Wellness Plan

warming feet by the fireplace

How to Embrace Winter

As we know, many Canadian’s get into a slump around this time of year, as the days get shorter and the temperature gets colder.

Mindset is everything and I have some simple things you can do to help embrace the months ahead.

Creating a Winter Wellness Plan

The winter months can be a time to thrive instead of just plowing through the days, and wishing the time away. It can be a time to create some wonderful memories a time for laughter, a time to thrive with a little sprinkle of warm and cozy.

Having a winter wellness plan allows you to mentally set an intention and a clear path on how to cultivate joy for the season.

Simply set a specific intention on how you are going to embrace the winter. Our minds are so powerful and dictate so much of how we feel, so when we set a clear intention we are priming our mind for happiness and peace no matter how cold it gets outside.

Hear are some intentions I have on my plan:

  1. Really appreciating my warm coat, scarf, mitts and walking my dog every night.
  2. Dusting off my skates and looking for opportunities to embrace the kid in me.
  3. Having cozy candlelit dinners with the family.
  4. Putting something on the calendar to look forward to like a date night with your partner or friend.
  5. Using my diffuser daily  to fill my house and office with warm cozy, uplifting aromas.

Winter Wellness Plan Image

What’s on your winter wellness plan?

Additional Tips to Keep Your Mind Elevated this Winter

Simple pleasures at home can make a difference in shifting your mood and lifting the energy in your home:

  • Light a candle or turn the fireplace on to set a cozy ambiance.
  • Have a nice collection of teas for soothing comfort after a meal. add ref to Yogi tea and makes house smell great.
  • Take a warm bubble bath.
  • Diffuse essential oils like cinnamon, cloves and orange for an uplifting aroma.
  • Cuddle on the coach with your favourite blanket, a good book or uplifting movie.

Anything that creates warmth and comfort in the home also creates it in the mind; don’t you agree?

Winter is an excellent time to take better care of yourself, and we’re here for you. By planning ahead, you can avoid most of the things that lead to stress during this time of year. Take a few minutes to work through a wellness plan so you can stay happy and healthy throughout winter.

More Winter Wellness Tips

  • Get Enough Sleep

Sleep is one of the best ways to reduce stress and improve your mood. If you have trouble falling asleep, try going to bed earlier, or doing something relaxing like reading before bedtime.

  • Plan for Meals and Snacks

You should always have healthy snacks on hand to help you avoid overeating at meals. Try putting together a few different types of snacks to keep things interesting.

  • Practice Breathing Exercises

Inhaling deeply can help you relax and reduce stress levels throughout your body.

  • Connect more with people that feel good to be around.

Connection is important, the right connection will lift your spirits.

  • Get Moving

You should aim to get at least 30 minutes of physical activity every day. It’s best to do this in several short bursts throughout the day rather than one long session. You don’t need to go for a run or lift weights to lower stress and improve your mood. Try going for a walk after dinner, or take the stairs instead of the elevator. Find a walking buddy or workout buddy that can help keep you accountable.

  • Last and certainly not least; remember to take time for yourself! Winter is a great time for inner reflection. Daily meditations or journaling can be just what your soul needs for that warm peaceful, self-loving feeling.

 

with Love,

Julie Cass

The Positive Change Group