*** This BEAT THE WINTER BLUES post has been sponsored. ***
It’s February. Thank goodness January is over, am I right?!
It’s that time of year where most of us fight the blues if even just a little bit. Failed New Year’s Resolutions, year-end, and Holiday bills piled high, gloomy Winter weather, it can all contribute to a hopelessly dreary mood.
What do you do to get out of a Winter funk at this time of year?
I do a variety of things to try to perk up, including exercise, reading, journaling, even watching some online self-help videos and seminars (I love Gabrielle Bernstein).
I have partnered with Indigo to share a few wellness must-haves with you to beat the winter blues! I also have a GIVEAWAY for you from Indigo, read on to learn more and enter to win!
Contents
MINDFULNESS
The definition of mindfulness: “a mental state achieved by focusing one’s awareness on the present moment, while calmly acknowledging and accepting one’s feelings, thoughts, and bodily sensations, used as a therapeutic technique.”
Being mindful can help reduce stress and anxiety. But, how do we practice this? Through reading, journaling, meditating, yoga, and here are some great tools to help you get started.
Mantra candle $24.50 | unplug book $$24.72 | Five-minute Journal $26.95
FITNESS
It’s a well-known fact that physical activity will help you feel better mentally. Get started slow with walks, do a yoga class online in your own home, or join a gym, whatever works for you. I have a gym in my complex, so I try to get to the elliptical 4 days a week, even though I’m not a huge fan of exercise. I do it for my health, and my mental health.
Healthy is the new Skinny $15.61
SLEEP
Sleep has a myriad of benefits, just check out this post on Health.com for “11 Surprising Benefits” but the basic message is that getting enough sleep is the basic starting point to feeling better.
Snooze – the lost art of sleep book $27.26 | Blanket $59.50 | Head Space Aromatherapy oil $13.50
I hope that you are taking care of yourself through these colder months and that these items and practices may bring you joy!
Enter to win this $50+ prize from Indigo now!:
(I also show them to you LIVE on my Facebook Page)
Five-Minute Journal and Mantra Candle = $51.45 value
*Sponsored by Indigo
what a lovely way to take some ‘me time’, which we all need to stay healthy and happy.
My daughter would love the journal and candle to help with her anxiety
great prize, both the candle and diary are great ways to take time for your ‘self’ ! thank you for the chance to win !
I love that candle!
I still think of Indigo as a book store when they offer so much more now! I love seeing Canadian stores expand and offer more products.
love that indigo sells housewares!
That blanket looks SO COZY!
I’ve never really thought of journaling as me time but it totally is – yippee I take me time every day!
I buy gifts for my friends from Indigo. I love the selection.
I love the unique selection from Chapters Indigo! Thank you!
I also shop at Indigo! Great gift ideas!
Chapters Indigo knows how to get my blood racing! I love reading and that candle sounds amazing too.
Chapters Indigo is a great place to shop. I love the travel section of the store. Love the Candle and the five minute journal. Thanks.
This is the perfect giveaway-thanks!
That blanket looks so comfy!
Indigo has so many great products!
I love the section of home items at Indigo! There are always so many awesome items 🙂
Indigo is a great store to buy gifts. They always have unique finds that hits the tasks deadon!
I love Indigo! They have wonderful items from books to gifts!
Anxiety and depression are at their worst in these months, for so many people. Thank you for a wonderful post and a lovely giveaway to beat the blues! 🙂
This certainly would help with the winter blahs! Thankyou.
Always need ME time
I’ve never heard of this company but it looks like they have some great products.
This is such a great giveaway to brighten you up in the winter!
I love the great selection of gifts that Indigo offers. You can always find something personalized.