Winter Wellness: Tips to Stay Warm, Nourished, and Happy
Lifestyle & Diet: Thrive This Winter Season
Winter invites us to slow down, rest and restore. It is the perfect moment to nourish ourselves and our families, mentally and physically.
Indoors, we catch up on chores, simmer curries and soups, and make soaps, candles and herbal creations. Grey days can feel oppressive, so include activities, practices and herbs that lift the mood and turn winter into a genuine reset.
This season is ideal for delicious recipes that strengthen and comfort the body. Herbal preparations help prevent dry skin, colds, flu and low moods.
While winter 2025 is well underway, it is never too late to plan. Take a moment to decide what you still want to accomplish before spring.
Ward Off Cabin Fever
Extended indoor time can bring restlessness and melancholy. Try the ideas below.
- Bundle up and go for a short walk.
- Curl up with a good book or podcast.
- Play a puzzle or board game, or learn bridge.
- Plan indoor hobbies such as yoga, candle making, soap crafting, or experimenting with herbal blends.
- Bake something new like focaccia bread, perfect with hot soup.
- Sign up for a short course in herbs or creative writing.
- Plan your summer garden or create a new spring menu.
- Sketch out a business plan for a fresh idea.
- Stay connected—call or message friends and family.
Keep to a Routine
Simple, repeatable routines maintain balance. Combine healthy food, exercise and enough sleep with moments for rest and play.
Exercise
Moderate movement is best: yoga, dancing and walking keep energy flowing. Steam baths and saunas warm the body and lift the mood.
Stay Hydrated
Artificial heat and cold, dry air can crack skin and lips and irritate throats. Hydrate from the inside and outside.
- Drink herbal teas and water.
- Use a humidifier.
- Apply rich body balms and butters.
- Shower in moderate heat and drop in a nourishing shower fizzer.
Keeping Warm
A warm body feels balanced and content. Stoking fires, sipping hot drinks and sitting down to homemade soup all boost spirits.
- Snuggle under blankets.
- Wear a hat, scarf and woolly socks.
- Move—take a short walk or stretch.
- Enjoy a warm shower or bath.
- Sip warming teas or a homemade cordial.
Warming Winter Cordial Winter Tonic Tea
- Add warming spices to meals—try our Greek-style beef stew.
Brighten Up
If lethargy or sadness creeps in, bring more colour and warmth into life.
Accent the home with orange, yellow or red cushions and throws. Wear a bright scarf or a cheerful necklace, or try a bold new lipstick.
Stay creative and get outdoors whenever possible. Plan cosy indoor days and make them count.
Winter is an opportunity to rest, nourish and reconnect. Embrace the season and create space for comfort, warmth and renewal.