Essential Self-Care Tips as Winter Approaches
We find ourselves in a beautiful transition between autumn and winter, making it the perfect time to focus on nurturing our well-being. With the days getting shorter and temperatures beginning to drop, simple self-care practices can help us stay balanced and energised during this change of season.
With Self Care Awareness Week just around the corner in the UK (November 13th-19th), it's a wonderful opportunity to introduce gentle rituals that support our mind and body. In this blog, we’ll share 5 essential self-care tips to keep you cosy, energised, and balanced as winter approaches plus great ways to add CBD to your daily routine:
1. Create a Cosy Evening Routine
As nights grow colder, there’s something beautifully comforting about winding down in a warm, peaceful environment. Establishing a cosy evening routine not only helps you de-stress but also prepares you for a restful night’s sleep. Start by dimming the lights an hour before bed, curling up with a soft blanket, and adding a few drops of lavender essential oil to a diffuser. Lavender can create a sense of calm, helping you drift off more easily. Consider taking a warm bath with magnesium salts to ease muscle tension and prepare for a good night’s rest.
Top Tip: Try adding CBD oil to your evening ritual. When taken before bed, CBD can promote relaxation, making it an ideal addition to a calming bedtime routine.
2. Stay Active in Cooler Weather
While it can be tempting to stay indoors as temperatures drop, gentle movement is essential for both body and mind. Regular exercise can help boost your mood, maintain energy levels, and support your immune system. Consider brisk walks during daylight hours, which can also expose you to natural light and Vitamin D, helping to lift your spirits. Alternatively, look into indoor activities such as yoga or stretching exercises, which are perfect for colder days when getting outside feels less appealing.
Top Tip: Take our CBD oil enhanced with Vitamin D to ensure your Vitamin D levels stay topped up during the colder and darker months when we get less sunlight hours.
3. Embrace the Power of Warm Herbal Teas
When the chill of November sets in, there’s nothing quite like a warm cup of herbal tea to restore comfort and balance. CBD, peppermint, and chamomile teas are all wonderful for calming the mind, supporting digestion, and warming the body from the inside out.
Consider sipping CBD tea during your evening routine to help wind down and settle before bed. Create a pot of CBD tea to enjoy and add a spoonful of your favourite honey, making it an even more comforting experience.
4. Incorporate Essential Oils and CBD Patches for Seasonal Balance
Essential oils can offer much-needed support from the dry air and seasonal discomforts of late autumn. Oils like eucalyptus can ease breathing, while frankincense provides a grounding aroma that complements meditation or mindfulness exercises. Cedarwood and sweet orange essential oils are also great for promoting relaxation and creating a cosy atmosphere at home.
For a personal touch, create a seasonal blend to diffuse in your living space or add a few drops of your favourite oils to a carrier oil for a relaxing self-massage.
Top Tip: Use Amma Life CBD Patches in areas of your body where you feel physical tension. Each patch provides up to 12 hours of transdermal delivery of CBD, making it a practical option when you want continuous, steady release throughout the day or night. This convenient approach to CBD is a great way to meet your wellness needs with ease and consistency.
5. Boost Your Mood with Small Moments of Gratitude
As the season slows down, take this opportunity to embrace a mindful approach to self-care by cultivating gratitude. Reflecting on simple joys and moments of contentment can boost your mood and help combat seasonal lows. Try beginning or ending your day by writing down three things you’re grateful for or by simply noticing the beauty in everyday moments, like a crisp morning walk or a cup of soothing tea.
Let yourself connect with the wonderful properties of CBD, why not take a CBD capsule or drop of CBD oil as part of your gratitude ritual to enhance the sense of daily grounding and centredness.
This November, as Self Care Awareness Week approaches, consider adopting a few of these gentle rituals to support your well-being. By creating cosy routines, staying active, and incorporating natural elements like herbal teas and essential oils, you can help keep yourself balanced and ready to embrace the winter months. With simple but effective self-care practices, November can be a time of warmth and renewal for mind, body, and spirit.