28/06/2021
♡ W I N T E R ♡
A time for rest, reflection, storing, conserving, service, maintenance, appreciating, gratitude, ambition, evaluating & will power.
Your body knows when the sun is hiding 😉 and has a biological response to changing light levels.
It's your body's circadian rhythm (internal clock) that responds to the changing light levels and it tells us when to feel sleepy and when to wake up. It also plays a big role in a lot of other systems in our body like hormone release, temperature regulation, metabolism and mood.
So if you are feeling less energy than usual this could be why!
Here are some quick tips to help:
♡ Let there be light ... open up your blinds and step outside as much as possible.
♡ Exercise at least a couple of times each week to naturally boost seratonin levels (which fall during winter months)
♡ Comfort foods.... ditch the sugary carbs for nourishing soups and casseroles loaded with seasonal veggies, quality protein and healthy omega's.
♡ Drink plenty of water and/or herbal teas to help boost energy and mood.
♡ Nurture yourself with a treatment you love or have been wanting to try. Massage, kinesiology & reiki etc are great ways for an instant "pick me up".
♡ Phone a friend. Or better still, catch up in person. There is nothing that lifts our spirits more than a cuppa and chat with a friend and this can completely change your day 😊
♡ Enjoy learning something new like a course or hobby that doesn't depend on good weather 😉
♡ Most of all, be kind to yourself. A short winter hibernation is totally ok. Listen to your body and rest whenever you need. Think of it as preparation for the new you that will blossom in the Spring 🙌
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