This year has been challenging enough, and now we slide into the cold, dark still months of winter, with much uncertainty ahead. How are you going to take care of yourself?
Our ancestors, who were closer to nature's rhythms, came inside and slowed down as the light waned. They ate hearty, grounding foods. They slept with the sun, often fourteen to fifteen hours a night. They fed their minds and tended their relationships. Drawing in and becoming still were required for survival.
Your DNA remembers this.
Your body is wired for winter renewal. Leverage this fact--get a strong start on the season. Use the stillness to strengthen your reserves. Dial down the constant, low-level stress response so cortisol levels can subside. This will stoke your body's digestive fires and support healthy immunity. Read books for learning and pleasure. Be intentional about strengthening connection with others. Explore your spiritual nature. Winter gives you time and space to shore up your foundation so you can depend upon it later.
Here, you will find 3 ways to get started with seasonal self-care this weekend. They might surprise you…plus, they cost no money. Enjoy your weekend!
