11/06/2026
Winter is not my favourite season, but I am learning to embrace the lessons it brings and am loving the quiet invitation to slow down and nest a little more while also trying to keep the Winter illnesses and chills at bay for myself and my family.
So these are a few things I’m doing to support my hormones, immune system and mental health this Winter.
- Prioritising sleep; being in bed by 8:30/9pm and asleep by 9/9:30pm at the latest
- Eating colourful fruit and veg for all the antioxidants, vitamins and minerals
- Loading up on garlic and onion for all their medicinal benefits
- Eating slow cooked, warming, grounding foods; think Dahl’s, soups, stews and curries
- Drinking herbal tea, this is an always thing, but warm drinks over cold in Winter
- Finding joy, and taking the time to soak up the things and people that make me smile
- Spending less and less time on my phone
- Not over scheduling myself or the kids, feeling rushed is a stress I don’t want or need
- Tending to my needs too, scheduling those appointments in, getting out for a walk in nature and really looking after myself too
None of it is particularly revolutionary, but simple is good and simple works and when we are all so overloaded with information and tasks already, keep it simple my loves. X