How to beat the January blues
1. Fill your body with sunshine
In the winter, we don't get to see the sun very much, but I make sure that at least once a day, my body is filled with sunshine in the form of a fresh juice or smoothie.
One of my favourite combinations every winter is pomegranate and orange – packed to the brim with vitamins, it's like drinking liquid sunshine.
2. Light some incense
If I ever wake up feeling blue, the first thing I do is light incense and say thanks for three things in my life that I'm grateful for.
They don't have to be big but anything I feel that day. It's amazing how quickly it changes and lifts the mood. My favourite incense is from House of Roxy Cleanse and Protect.
House of Roxy Cleanse and Protect Incense, £7.50 – buy here
3. Connect with nature
Even if I don't have time to go to the park or for a nice country walk I connect with nature by spending 10 minutes nurturing my plants, watering them, touching them and making sure they thrive.
The connection to nature is so important for our health.
4. Stop and smell the roses – literally
When I've been rushing around all week, I will take time to stop and look around me.
There is so much beauty to admire in birds, clouds, flowers, and the leaves, even on the street. When we stop and look, we start to see beauty everywhere.
5. Take a bathing ritual
Nothing relaxes me more than a facemask and a bath. My winter favourites are TOP Honey and Jasmine Mask and a bath with jasmine bath oil – heaven.
Having a bath is so much more than getting clean physically; it's cleansing and restorative emotionally and energetically too.
The Organic Pharmacy Honey & Jasmine Mask, £40
Drench skin in comfort and joy with this delightfully smelling skin-saving mask.
The Organic Pharmacy Honey & Jasmine Mask, £40 – buy here
The Organic Pharmacy Jasmine Bath oil, £45.95
Turns bathtime into a luxurious bathing experience.
The Organic Pharmacy Jasmine Bath oil, £45.95 – buy here
6. And breathe!
The breath is so important, but so many of us hardly use it. It's a powerful tool to relax and regenerate the mind and body.
You can try any good essential oil, but I use the Moon Bitches Inhalation Salts.
I close my eyes and take deep breaths in and out for five minutes, which helps to get rid of anxiety and stress.
Moon Bitches Inhalation Salts, £24
With Himalayan salt crystals, eucalyptus, sage and rosemary, it's everything you need at this time of year to clear the head, sinuses, and mind.
Moon Bitches Inhalation Salts, £24 – buy here
7. Pet an animal
I'm so lucky that I have two beautiful cats that I can spend time with, but even if you don't have a pet, you will know someone who does – so offer to go for a walk with them or dog-sit. Or reach out a hand to stroke cats in your neighbourhood.
They are the best!
8. Try a super-supplement
I'm a great believer in the right supplements. I've seen with my own eyes the beneficial effects they've had on thousands of people.
My top one this winter to fight the blues is Immune Boost Day – a supplement containing vitamin D – something we are lacking especially in winter and which helps fight the blues.
The Organic Pharmacy Immune Boost Day, £49
Bolster the immune system with this potent anti-inflammatory and antioxidant that assists joints, boosts energy and helps the body recover when starting a new training regime.
The Organic Pharmacy Immune Boost Day, £49 – buy here
THE BEAUTY EDIT – GUARANTEED TO BRING JOY
Pixi Vitamin Wakeup Mist, £14.40
We love the instant wake-up call this provides on dark mornings.
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Hayo'u Jade Precision Beauty Restorer, £35
The ancient practice of Gua Sha can help to relieve stress and beat the post-festive bloat.
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Ole Henriksen Lemonade Smoothing Scrub, £25
New from Henriksen: this is both invigorating and skin-clearing in one zesty scrub.
Ole Henriksen Lemonade Smoothing Scrub, £25 – buy here
Neom Organics Happiness Candle, £32
Expertly blended essential oils are guaranteed to spark joy.
Neom Organics Happiness Candle, £32 – buy here