The cold, grey days and long, dreary nights of winter are an ideal time to establish a mindfulness practice.
Mindfulness is helpful in dealing with stress and other challenges such as anxiety and depression, and it is an effective self-care tool that can easily be applied by anyone, anywhere.
Whether one has been an adherent of mindfulness for many years or is a novice, there are practices that can be incorporated into daily life that can help to bring a sense of calm and peace to both our inner and outer beings.
Some practical ways to practice mindfulness in the winter include the following:
Sitting Meditation
Perhaps the most well-known mindfulness technique, sitting meditation essentially involves quieting your mind and recognizing your emotions. By doing this, we can honor our feelings while at the same time learn not to be controlled by them. Continue reading
During the winter, you will notice that your hair and skin become drier. This problem is caused by the dry climate-controlled air in your home and workplace. In addition, the colder temperatures can affect your skin and hair.
You may develop itchy skin on various areas of your body, including your knees, elbows and hands. The texture of your hair may also change slightly, making it unmanageable because it is frizzy.
However, there are winter self-care tips for your skin and hair so that you can continue to have soft skin and luxurious hair.
Drink a Lot of Liquids
You may think that you need fewer liquids in the winter, but this isn’t true. The cold temperatures of winter can make you extremely thirsty, and if your mouth and lips seem dry, then you are already dehydrated. It is important to drink at least eight glasses of water each day to remain hydrated. Continue reading
Come this January, about 40% of all Americans will vow to change one thing or another about their lifestyle.
New Year’s resolutions usually fall under the following categories: Continue reading
