Beat the Winter Blues
It is winter! It is dark and cold, and after the Holidays have passed, there might not be as much to look forward to in the next couple of months- except the coming of Spring. As an Integrative Wellbeing Coach, I am not surprised that January can be one of my busiest months. As soon as the Holidays are over, I tend to get more clients looking for some help to ease the winter blahs.
Most people who experience seasonal depression report feeling tired, unmotivated, and just plain sad.
Here are 6 tips to help battle the winter blues.
Personal Renewal
As we welcome 2023, it's natural to reflect on the past year and think about ways to design our best future. Personal renewal is an important aspect of living a healthy, balanced life. Arriving at the new year is a perfect opportunity to set intentions and make positive changes in our lives.
The Gratitude Jar
What have you been asked to bring to the Thanksgiving celebration this year? Perhaps you have been asked to bring pumpkin pie or mac and cheese or even green bean casserole? But how about bringing a Gratitude Jar instead? The Gratitude Jar is a beautiful new tradition you can start around the Thanksgiving table.
Good Vibrations
Using healing crystals to bring the body back into balance is a popular tool in alternative medicine. Crystal healing is an integrated, therapeutic, energetic process. Healers use various crystals to help cleanse, align and activate energy centers in the body resulting in feelings of harmony and stress release.
The Benefits of Journaling
Countless studies have shown that journaling is a powerful way to boost our mental and physical health. The process of putting a pen to paper has many well-being benefits. Also, you don’t have to be a great writer to start a journal. I’ve compiled a list of reasons to start journaling daily.