Winter Self-Care: How to Slow Down and Nurture Yourself This Season

Winter has a way of making everything feel a little heavier—getting out of bed, staying motivated, juggling the usual chaos. But it also offers a quiet nudge to slow down, reflect, and settle into a gentler rhythm.

If you’ve been feeling the weight of the season, this month’s Nurturing Notes is your reminder that rest is not a luxury—it’s a need. And for those of us who spend so much time caring for others, it’s even more important.

❄️ Easing Into a Winter Pace

You don’t have to overhaul your life to “winter well.” Small, intentional changes can make a big difference to your mood and energy.

Here are a few winter wellness tips to try:

• Ditch the hustle – Let go of the pressure to be productive every minute. Rest is productive too.

• Find your comfort rituals – Think warm drinks, cosy socks, a good book, or a few screen-free moments. Small comforts count.

• Reflect a little – Ask yourself what’s working right now and what could use some gentle tending or tweaking.

You might not be able to pause the whole world (we get it), but you can create small pauses in your day to catch your breath.

🎧 Recommended Listen: Katherine May on “Wintering”

If you’ve ever felt guilty for slowing down, this conversation will feel like a warm blanket. In the podcast On Being, author Katherine May explores the idea of “wintering” as a natural part of life—not just the season, but those slower, harder periods we all go through.

It’s a powerful reminder that rest isn’t falling behind—it’s part of the process.

🎙️ Listen to the episode here

🌿 This Week’s Self-Care Takeaway

Choose one small thing that helps you feel more grounded this week.It could be:

• Saying no to an extra commitment

• Going to bed half an hour earlier

• Leaving the washing for tomorrow without guilt

  
  

Whatever it is, give yourself permission to go gently this winter.

With warmth and care,

Kirsty + The Together Thriving Team