Winter brings with it not only snow fun, but also shorter days, less sun and a frequent feeling of tiredness or melancholy. If this winter spleen strikes you more often, we have seven simple but effective tips for you to improve your mood and enjoy the winter season to the fullest.
1. Light therapy for happier mornings
Lack of daylight affects the level of serotonin, which is responsible for our mood. Consider getting a light lamp with a full-spectrum light that simulates the sun’s rays. After just a few minutes in the morning, when you read or paint, you will be energized. And definitely the positive one!
Beauty tip: Try a tinted cream or brightening foundation with a subtle shimmer for a healthy, sun-kissed look.
Treat yourself to perfect relaxation with the Foreo mask for smoothing and reducing wrinkles with LED backlighting. The mask reduces wrinkles, stimulates the production of collagen, unifies the skin tone and improves the condition of acne. (Notino, 16,341 CZK)
2. Movement as a natural antidepressant
Exercise increases the level of endorphins, which naturally improve mood. You don’t have to immediately rush to the fitness center – even a brisk walk in the park or a short exercise at home will wake you up. Bonus? Physical activity promotes better sleep. Win-win!
Our tip: Try yoga with a focus on breathing exercises to help you relax and re-energize.
3. Pamper yourself with fragrances
Essential oils such as orange, lavender or vanilla have the ability to calm the mind and invigorate the spirit. Aromatherapy works with a diffuser, for example, but you can easily incorporate it into your beauty routine.
Beauty tip: Use body creams and oils with uplifting scents. A winter classic? Cream with the scent of spices or citrus. A morning shower full of energizing fragrance will also cheer you up just as well.
Bursting with invigorating citrus and softening coconut oil, this Christmas soap will keep you in the perfect, lightly festive mood. (Lush, 240 CZK)
Treat yourself to nourishment not only for the body, but also for the soul
In winter, we often crave heavier and denser foods. Try combining them with foods rich in omega-3 fatty acids, such as salmon, avocado or nuts. These support brain health and improve mood.
Our tip: Don’t forget warm drinks – herbal teas, golden milk or cocoa with a drop of cinnamon have a calming effect.
Socialization as medicine
Even if we want to wrap ourselves in a blanket in the winter and not even stick out our heels, contact with loved ones is key. Arrange regular meetings with friends, for example for joint baking, board games or just a quiet chat over tea. A seemingly small thing that is a mental boost for us and a reminder that it can warm our hearts in any season thanks to the people we care about.
Our tip: If you’re an introvert, plan quieter activities like an online drawing class or a literature club.
Discover the magic of winter rituals
Find a small daily ritual that will make you happy – lighting a candle, reading a favorite book, a good coffee or an evening bubble bath. Rituals give us a sense of stability and peace.
Beauty tip: Treat yourself to a hot bath with Epsom salts to relax your muscles, then hydrate your skin with a nourishing mask.
Mehr Body Scrub is a perfect oil scrub enriched with sugar and sweet orange peel that gently polishes and leaves the skin smooth, radiant and delicately scented. A perfect ritual that will become addictive not only for your body, but also for your mind. (Rituals, 440 CZK)
Invest in mental well-being
Winter is the perfect time for self-reflection and mental health care. Keep a gratitude journal where you record three positive moments of each day. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, consider seeing a therapist—even a one-time consultation can go a long way.
Our tip: Meditation guided by applications such as Headspace or Calm are a great helper on the way to greater mental well-being.
Source: www.moda.cz
