The shorter days, cold air, and post-Christmas/New Year slowdown can leave us drained both physically and mentally. But late winter is also a perfect time to pause, nurture yourself, and refresh your energy so you step into spring feeling vibrant.
Here are five simple yet powerful ways to recharge and reset—featuring cosy self-care rituals, movement, and nourishment to help you shine through the season.
1. Embrace Seasonal Self-Care Rituals
When the weather is cold – and it does seem to have been cold for a veeeeeeery long time! – your body and mind crave warmth and deep care. Create a winter self-care ritual that soothes your skin and lifts your spirit.
Try this:
- Indulge in a warm, therapeutic bath with any of our Shine Chakra Ritual Bath Salts, infused with mineral-rich salts and chakra-supportive essential oils to melt away tension.
- Nourish dry, winter skin with our Chakra Temple, Body & Hand Balm, packed with skin-kind, plant-based ingredients that leave your skin feeling soft and glowing.
- Use the power of aromatherapy—uplifting citrus or grounding lavender essential oils—to shift your mood and energy. Our Shine Chakra Aromatherapy Blends are coming to the website soon!
Why it works: Warmth and hydration help your body relax, while scents influence your nervous system, boosting energy and emotional balance.
2. Refresh Your Environment
Your surroundings have a direct impact on your energy levels. A cluttered, stale space can drain your motivation, while a fresh, inviting environment can restore clarity.
Try this:
- Declutter one small area—your bathroom shelf, bed-side table, or skincare drawer—to create space for intentional self-care.
- Smudge your space with white sage or Palo Santo wood – open your windows (if you can bear it!) and sweep the old energy out!
- Introduce elements of nature: fresh flowers, eucalyptus in the shower, or a Himalayan salt lamp for a warm, grounding glow.
Why it works: A refreshed space creates a mental reset, signalling to your brain that it’s time for renewal.
3. Move Your Body with Intention
Cold, dark days make it easy to skip movement, but even gentle, intentional exercise can wake up your body and mind. I have shifted my morning runs to the gym treadmill until I can bear to be outside again!
Try this:
- Start your morning with a 5-minute stretch or yoga flow to boost circulation and shake off stiffness.
- Take a brisk outdoor walk (even if it’s chilly!)—layer up and breathe in fresh air for an instant energy lift.
- Follow your bath with a self-massage using our Chakra Temple, Body & Hand Balm, helping muscles recover while deeply hydrating winter skin.
Why it works: Movement boosts circulation, reduces stress hormones, and increases endorphins, helping you feel more energised.
4. Nourish & Hydrate for Energy
Winter cravings often lead to comfort foods that can zap energy. Instead, focus on seasonal nourishment that warms, hydrates, and fuels your body.
Try this:
- Sip on herbal teas infused with adaptogens, botanicals and herbs for hydration and digestion support. My absolute favourites are Mother Cuppa Tea herbal teas (not an advert – I just love everything about them! Their Relax blend saw me through a particularly difficult bout of perimenopausal anxiety!).
- Swap processed sugar for natural sweeteners or cut it out altogether! If you need something sweet try out one of the many processed sugar-free recipes online – I made some amazing ‘sugar-free’ Cherry Bakewells at the weekend – UPF-free and so tasty!
- Pamper your skin from the inside out by drinking plenty of water and herbal infusions.
Why it works: Hydration and nutrient-dense foods improve digestion, skin health, and overall energy levels.
5. Prioritise Rest & Reconnection
Late winter is the perfect time to slow down and focus on deep rest and meaningful connections.
Try this:
- Create a pre-bedtime ritual with a warm bath, a cup of Mother Cuppa Relax Tea, and rub some Third Eye Chakra Temple, Body & Hand Balm into your temples to promote restful sleep and peaceful dreams.
- Journal or meditate before bed to quiet the mind and encourage deep sleep.
- Reconnect with loved ones—schedule a cosy gathering, send a heartfelt note, or have a self-care night with friends.
Why it works: Rest and connection nourish your emotional well-being, reducing stress and increasing feelings of joy and vitality.
So, there you have it…
Late winter doesn’t have to feel draining. By incorporating small, intentional shifts—like nourishing self-care, movement, hydration, and mindful rest—you can reset your energy and enter spring feeling renewed and radiant.
Which of these five energy-boosting tips will you try first?
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