Popsugar Living Staying Home The Best Self-Care Tips to Get You Through Winter 32 Self-Care Tips to Keep You Happy and Healthy This Winter 19 January 2021 by Grace Cassidy Image Source: Getty / PeopleImages Self-care practices go beyond the occasional at-home spa night, especially during the winter. Shorter days and colder nights can lead to unwanted seasonal depression, and taking care of yourself can keep your mind at peace during the winter months. Indulging in self-care practices can boost serotonin and give you time to reflect on your feelings and your overall well-being. It's important to check in with yourself, address your needs, and figure out what you can do to feel your best, no matter what time of year it is. If you're looking for ways to treat yourself to some serious self-care, this list of ideas will help you put yourself first. From diving into a comforting book to reflecting on your feelings in a daily journal, keep reading to find the best practices that you can start doing today. Make yourself your number-one priority right now. — Additional reporting by Lauren Harano Related: 5 Things I Learned While Watching the Headspace Guide to Meditation on Netflix 1 Meditate or do energising yoga poses for five minutes every morning. Image Source: StockSnap / Freestocks.org 1 / 32 2 Try different hot chocolate recipes until you've found your favourite one. Image Source: Unsplash / Klara Avsenik 2 / 32 3 Try being positive in times of hardship. Image Source: Getty / Klaus Vedfelt 3 / 32 4 Make yourself a sanctuary that you can return to in times of stress — keep your bedroom clean or create a nook in your home. Image Source: Unsplash / Liana Mikah 4 / 32 5 Journal every day for a month. Image Source: Unsplash / fotografierende 5 / 32 6 Stop comparing yourself to others. Image Source: Getty / Justin Lambert 6 / 32 7 Tell the people you love that you love them. Image Source: Getty / Oliver Rossi 7 / 32 8 Consider the things you want to change about yourself. Set a realistic goal and keep track of your progress. Image Source: Unsplash / Thought Catalog 8 / 32 9 Bundle up — especially with hats. Image Source: Getty / PeopleImages 9 / 32 10 Give yourself time in the morning to have a full breakfast with protein and veggies. Image Source: Unsplash / Chris Ralston 10 / 32 11 Reward yourself for reaching milestones in your progress. Image Source: Unsplash / Clay Banks 11 / 32 12 Do a relaxing face mask once a week. Image Source: Getty / Aja Koska 12 / 32 13 Go through all your clothes and donate the things you don't wear anymore. Image Source: Unsplash / Alyssa Strohmann 13 / 32 14 If you and your girlfriends have a similar goal, create a group chat that holds you all accountable. Image Source: Getty / Klaus Vedfelt 14 / 32 15 Drink a skin-clearing tea. Image Source: Unsplash / Svitlana 15 / 32 16 Try deleting social media apps from your phone for a week. Image Source: Unsplash / dole777 16 / 32 17 Hold yourself accountable to your actions by keeping a journal. Image Source: Unsplash / Jess Bailey 17 / 32 18 Give yourself time in the morning to get ready rather than rushing through your routine. Image Source: Unsplash / Danielle MacInnes 18 / 32 19 Get enough sleep. Your immune system could suffer without it. Image Source: Getty / Kmatta 19 / 32 20 Consider forgiving the people who have hurt you in the past. Image Source: Getty / PeopleImages 20 / 32 21 Start replacing your wardrobe with quality pieces that make you feel good about yourself. Image Source: Unsplash / Thom Bradley 21 / 32 22 Utilise your annual leave, even if you're not going anywhere. Image Source: Getty / Boy_Anupong 22 / 32 23 Take a safe weekend trip by yourself to get out of your city and see something new. Image Source: Getty / © Marco Bottigelli 23 / 32 24 Keep a travel-size bottle of your favourite lotion in your bag. Image Source: Getty / LaylaBird 24 / 32 25 Drink plenty of water. Image Source: Getty / Image Source 25 / 32 26 Make homemade sugar scrubs for your feet, hands, and lips. Image Source: Getty / Alina Nechaeva 26 / 32 27 Keep your mind active by learning a new language. Image Source: Getty / Pongtep Chithan 27 / 32 28 Note the moments where being negative seems easier than being positive. Think about those moments. Image Source: Getty / Oscar Wong 28 / 32 29 Say thank you to the people you're grateful for. Image Source: Unsplash / Kelly Sikkema 29 / 32 30 Spend quality time with those who mean most to you in the safest ways that you can. Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Rima BrindamourProduct Credit: Max Mara sweater, Missoni dress and vest 30 / 32 31 Create something. If you don't consider yourself the creative type, adult colouring books are a great place to start. Image Source: Unsplash / J. Kelly Brito 31 / 32 32 Forgive yourself. Image Source: Getty / Dougal Waters 32 / 32 Staying HomeSelf-CareWellnessStress ReliefHealthy LivingWinterFall Fashion