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Now is the season of short days, slow mornings, and long nights that invite you to get a little softer with yourself. 

Think of this as your winter self-care menu, rather than as a productivity checklist. Here’s our collection of cozy experiments to feel good in your body, your relationships, and your space!  🫶

For the body 🔥
Winter asks the body to move differently, rest deeper, and lean into warmth on purpose. Try:

• Drinking something warm and indulgent (like peppermint hot chocolate or your favorite tea) and actually pausing to acknowledge how it makes you feel
• Wrapping up in blankets or towels straight from the dryer
• Letting yourself sleep more than you think you “deserve,” because rest is a requirement, not a reward
• Taking your vitamins or supplements as a tiny daily promise to your future self
  

For the Nervous System 😌
Winter can be loud in the brain and quiet everywhere else, which is why the nervous system needs soft cues of safety. Try:

• Lighting a candle before bed as your nightly “we’re done here” ritual

• Watching a fireplace video or any kind of winter ASMR that calms you down (there are even cute Snoopy videos!)

• Taking a social media detox, even if it’s just one offline evening

• Listening to gentle winter sounds while you cook, stretch, or journal

• Scheduling a full hygge day: soft clothes, warm food, low lights, zero expectations
  

For the Heart & Mind ♥️🧠
Cold months tend to surface old memories, unfinished feelings, and big reflections. Try:

• Writing a few sentences about what this year took from you and what it quietly gave back
• Starting a low-pressure creative project like a scrapbook, collage, journal, or playlist 
• Coloring or illustrating one page from a dream you remember, even if the details are fuzzy 
• Starting a new book or finally returning to the one that’s been waiting on your nightstand
• Writing a handwritten letter to someone you miss, whether you send it or keep it as a love note to the past
• Taking a moment to sit with your favorite winter memories and notice what you want to recreate this year
  
  
  

For Connection 🫂
Winter connection can be soft, silly, sensual, or quiet all in the same night. Try:

• Hosting a cozy night in with pajamas, candles, and no agenda beyond relaxing together

• Watching a cheesy holiday or comfort movie and letting it be delightfully predictable

• Planning a game night with friends where everyone brings a snack or drink that feels nostalgic

• Baking a childhood favorite and sharing it with loved ones

• Walking or driving to look at holiday lights, or stringing some up just for your own private lightshow

• Performing a small act of kindness, Amelie-style
  

For the Outside World ❄️
Even when it’s cold, your senses still crave fresh air, new views, and tiny shifts in scenery. Try:

• Taking a slow walk outside with a warm drink and noticing how the air feels on your face
• Watching how nature transitions into winter with bare branches, muted colors, crisp sounds under your shoes
• Getting a few minutes of fresh air first thing in the morning whenever possible
• Rearranging a room, moving a chair, or redecorating a single corner to signal a seasonal reset
  
  
  

Winter Intentions, not Resolutions 🌟
Instead of trying to become a “new you,” play with becoming a more resourced you. Use these prompts as a check-in:

• One thing you want more of in the new year
• One thing you promise yourself to do less
• One way you’ll take care of your body when energy is low
• One ritual you want to keep through the cold months.

Winter can be its own warmth with the right tools, mindset, and practice - and in this season, rest is one of the most productive things you can offer yourself. The light will come back because it always does, but for now this is where we are, and that can be beautiful, too. 

Find more cozy, intimate rituals and pleasure-centered ideas on our blog + Instagram 🕯️