Self-care ideas for the winter season: Mindfulness and me time with GROVE England
The holiday season is a time of joy, togetherness, and celebration, but it can also be a whirlwind of stress and endless to-dos. Taking time for yourself is essential to stay balanced and truly enjoy the festive period. Here are some luxurious self-care ideas, featuring indulgent products, mindfulness reads, and tips to create a relaxing sanctuary amidst the chaos.
1. Indulge in the Benefits of a Relaxing Bath
One of our favourite self-care ideas (may come as a surprise…) is a long, hot soak. A warm bath can work wonders for your body and mind. According to experts, baths help reduce stress, improve circulation, and even aid sleep. Enhance your bath time with one of our Luxury Bath Oils or the soothing fragrances of our Anemone Body Wash, which features elegant floral notes and nourishing botanicals. Add candles, calming music, listen to your favourite podcast, and perhaps a handful of dried flowers to create a spa-like atmosphere at home.
2. Pamper Your Skin with Luxury Lotions
Winter weather can leave your skin feeling dry and tired. Treat yourself to our Luxury Anemone Hand Cream or our deeply hydrating Hand & Body Lotion. These products not only moisturise but also envelope you in a sophisticated fragrance, elevating your daily skincare routine into a moment of indulgence.
Take your moisturising ritual to the next level and give yourself an at home massage.
Follow our simple steps:
- Run yourself a hot bath and add 1-2 pipettes of our Anemone Bath Oil.
- Make yourself a simple homemade scrub using coconut oil and sugar and gently exfoliate dead skin cells.
- Close your eyes and relax.
- Towel dry (dab don’t rub the skin)
- Apply a generous amount of our Hand & Body Lotion and rub in circular motions over the body, starting from the top and going down, to help get circulation moving and reducing excess water.
3. Make Time for Mindfulness
Mindfulness is an excellent way to stay grounded during the busy holiday season. Here are a couple of our favourite mindfulness books to elevate your self-care routine. After all, who doesn’t love a good book in the bath?
Ikagi: The Japanese Secret to a Long and Happy Life by Hector Garcia. This beautiful book urges individuals to simplify their lives by pursuing what sparks joy for them. Long walks, hot baths, cozy blankets – maybe these are all the secrets to a long and fulfilling life.
The Unexpected Joy of the Ordinary by Catherine Gray. This book presents powerful evidence that random acts of kindness and gratitude practices elevate well-being, big time.
4. Create Your Personal Sanctuary
Design a corner of your home dedicated to relaxation and rejuvenation. That could be a cosy living room corner with mood lighting, a roaring fire and some well-placed candles or a bright, airy space such as the garden room.
"I start by tidying away any clutter so that the space is visually calm, I like to bring in soft lighting with lamps, and comfortable seating is a must, and natural textures make it feel more cosy and lived in. I love to use scented candles to infuse the space with warmth and elegance."
– Laura Butler-Madden
5. Practice Gratitude
Take a few moments each day to reflect on what you’re grateful for. Writing in a gratitude journal or simply noting three things you appreciate can shift your mindset and reduce stress. Pair this practice with a calming cup of tea and some quiet time to centre yourself.
A 6-month daily gratitude journal from Wonky Paper Co and a selection of Christmas teas from Fortnum & Mason could be the perfect introduction.
6. Treat Yourself to Small Pleasures
Yes, the answer is to treat yourself. Invest in something for yourself. It could be an experience, products or something more abstract.
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Self-Care Kits: Create a kit with your favourite items inside, a soft blanket, skincare products, bath & body products and perhaps one of the mindfulness books listed above.
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Holiday Aromatherapy: Use essential oils like lavender, eucalyptus, or cinnamon to create a festive yet calming ambiance. You could add essential oils to diffusers or find them in bath, body and home products such as those on our website.
- Digital Detox: Take a break from screens to immerse yourself in the present moment. Or, if you don’t fancy removing yourself altogether, select key moments in the day where there will be no phones, such as a choice couple of hours in the evening for you and your partner to relax.
The holiday season is as much about caring for yourself as it is about celebrating with others. By prioritising self-care, you can make the most of this festive time and enter the new year feeling refreshed and rejuvenated. Explore our luxurious product range to bring a touch of elegance to your holiday self-care rituals.