With so many of us practicing self-distancing and needing to be in our homes more, it's easy to become caught up in trying to be productive. But we can make the most of this time and use it to focus on slowing down and practicing self-care. Here are a few ways to practice self-care at home to help you love and nourish yourself.
Planning a night in? We love leveling up a night in front of Netflix with a snack of popcorn. It provides you with some good fibre and healthy carbs, plus it's so easy to make something special with a few extra ingredients. Whether you're craving something sweet or savoury, we've got you covered for a great night in. While you're at it, check out our list of feel-good movies for when you need a pick me-up to start your evening or afternoon off right.
Let's face it: the holidays can quickly become stressful, overwhelming, and even disappointing, which is why it's so important to incorporate extra self-care during this time of year. Whether you're needing a reset or are looking for a way to practice self-care while still celebrating, we hope you can connect with one or more of these seasonal self-care ideas.
While we've likely all experienced feeling a little lackluster during the winter months, seasonal affective disorder or SAD can be much more intense. Symptoms include serious fatigue, a lack of motivation or disinterest that is more than just a slump, trouble with concentration, and a tendency to avoid social situations. Like the seasonal changes, what you eat can really have an impact on your mood. We've rounded up the best foods for seasonal affective disorder that can be a great complement to other treatments.
Hygge, or the Danish art of coziness, is absolutely perfect for all those dark nights, when you need a little comfort. Lighting is a huge part of hygge, and the mood-setting abilities of a soft flicker of candlelight combined with the relaxing properties of aromatherapy make candles a hygge go-to. Here are some of our favourite candles to add a little hygge to your home.