BOTM #56: Self-care for Winter (Nov/Dec 2024)
Book TITLE: Self-care for Winter
Author: Suzy Reading
Who Is This Book For?
Anyone who struggles with low energy, winter blues, or seasonal stress and wants to cultivate a more nourishing and mindful approach to self-care.
Key Takeaway:
Winter is a season of restoration, and by embracing self-care, we can make the most of its quiet beauty.
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“Self-care in winter isn’t about productivity—it’s about preservation, warmth, and rest.”
Main Idea:
Self-Care for Winter is a seasonal self-care guide that helps readers embrace the colder months with warmth, nourishment, and mindful practices. Suzy Reading offers practical strategies to support emotional, physical, and mental well-being during winter—a time when energy levels can dip and mood can be affected. By aligning self-care with the rhythm of the season, this book encourages rest, renewal, and gentle self-compassion.
Key Themes:
Seasonal Self-Care: Tailoring your routine to support your body and mind through winter.
Mindfulness and Reflection: Using the quiet of winter for personal growth and introspection.
Energy Management: Restoring balance through sleep, nutrition, movement, and stress reduction.
Embracing Stillness: Finding joy in slowing down and creating comforting rituals.
5 Journaling Prompts:
How do you feel about winter? What can you do to make it a more nourishing season for yourself?
What small rituals bring you comfort and warmth during colder months?
How can you practice more rest and self-compassion this winter?
What areas of your life need extra care and attention this season?
Reflect on a winter memory that made you feel peaceful and content. How can you recreate that feeling?