Embrace January…A fresh start to the New Year
Embracing the January blues can involve acknowledging your feelings, finding comfort in routines, and exploring activities that bring a sense of calm. Reflecting on the year ahead might also help you see opportunities for growth and positive changes. January is a fresh start to the year and a great time for embarking upon healthy habits. Beat those January blues by focusing on positive lifestyle changes that enhance your sense of well being. That doesn't have to mean overhauling your daily routine, which can feel overwhelming. Instead think about adding in little goals rather than taking away and feeling deprived which further compounds the winter misery. Combatting January blues can involve activities like adding a little half hour walk to your morning ritual, spending time outdoors, connecting with loved ones, and setting healthy lifestyle goals. These can include aspects like regular exercise, balanced nutrition, sufficient sleep, and stress management. Prioritise your well-being and involve activities like mindfulness, regular exercise, a balanced diet, and sufficient rest. Surround yourself with positivity, and focus on small achievements, break down goals into manageable steps, and remember that each day is a new opportunity. In essence, boost your mood by staying active, getting sunlight, and spending time with loved ones, set realistic goals and focus on positive habits to bring joy to your January.
Our top tips for staying positive and making the most of the beginning of a New Year:
• Ambitious New Year's resolutions followed by disappointment when not realised intensify the January blues. Make sure your resolution is something you can truly do and quantify. Maybe focus on things you are going to do rather things you are not going to do, a different mindset!
• Get back into your routine and stay active, getting out of bed at a set time everyday can help to make you feel more accomplished throughout the day.
• Enjoy as much daylight as possible, it’s been established that serotonin, a brain chemical linked to happier moods, is produced in greater quantities in the brain when exposed to natural light. You may feel better and sleep more soundly if you are exposed to sunlight.
• Focus on what you can control, try not to let other people's moods affect yours, and avoid letting a temporary downturn in your health or relationships make you feel powerless. You have the ability to decide how you will react, even when life throws challenges your way. So instead of focusing on everything that's going wrong, remember that there are many things that can be kept under control.
• Eat and drink properly, it is tempting for people to crave heavier foods during the chilly winter months. However, carbs and sugar crashes make you exhausted and unnecessarily hungry in addition to being incredibly unhealthy. Eating a healthy, diverse diet and taking extra vitamin D, will improve your mood and offer you more energy. Have plenty fresh fruit and vegetables, and ensure you’re drinking enough water each day.
• Make time for friends and family, people who make you feel good about yourself are important at any time of year, but especially if you're feeling down or stressed out by bad weather or exhausting work schedules that may have been put upon us during the holidays.
• Be thankful for all the good things even the smallest spark of joy and indulge in some self care during the colder winter months. You might be appreciative of getting a good night's sleep or a relaxing hot bath. In fact, studies have shown that focusing on gratitude can help alleviate feelings of depression and anxiety.
• Another great way to keep inspired and positive is to improve your surrounding environment. Take advantage of the shorter winter days before Spring arrives to declutter, finish that DIY project or simply add some lovely fresh new home decor items into your home, such as scented candles and diffusers to lift your spirits. Below we have highlighted some fabulous home and body products to revitalise you for the coming Year.
Bay & Rosemary Lamorna Glass Candle
Invigorating herbal rosemary and cool bay leaf
Inspired by an area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in stunning West Cornwall, this new St Eval Lamorna collection celebrates the simple elegance of nature. Captivate your senses with the evocative scent of this herbal Bay & Rosemary fragrance in a new unique blend of natural wax. The fresh, revitalising and naturally inspired scent with invigorating herbal rosemary and cool bay leaf inspires and soothes your senses. This stunning aromatic Bay & Rosemary candle is presented in a pure white simple glass candle jar which seamlessly blends into any home decor. Poured beautifully in new glass candles, enjoy a burn time of up to 33 hours.
St Eval Grapefruit & Lime Reed Diffuser
A fusion of uplifting grapefruit and freshly squeezed zesty lime
Enjoy the fresh, uplifting scent of Grapefruit & Lime for longer. Introducing St Evals NEW Reed Diffuser packaging, featuring an elegant and simple design in a 100% recyclable cardboard box. Each tube comes with a frosted glass display bottle, 10 reeds and a bottle of the best selling Grapefruit & Lime fragranced oil; uplifting grapefruit and freshly squeezed zesty lime. Both refills and reeds are available to buy separately. The Grapefruit & Lime fresh scent of these Reed Diffusers is highly beneficial to your mood and well being. The distinct Grapefruit & Lime fresh aroma is extremely invigorating, a truly vibrant, refreshing addition to your home environment this Winter.
Grapefruit & Honey Myrtle Botanical Body Wash and Chamomile & Linden Flower Botanical Body Lotion
Grapefruit & Honey Myrtle and Chamomile & Linden Flower
Grapefruit & Honey Myrtle Botanical Body Wash and Chamomile & Linden Flower Botanical Body Lotion. Beautiful body wash and body lotion by St Eval is a perfect way to add a little January self care to your daily routine. Envisioned to capture the herbal healing of wild Cornwall and crafted naturally to protect and soothe against the elements. Uplift and invigorate with the refreshing Grapefruit and Honey Myrtle Body Wash, starting your day with a fresh, revitalised and peaceful feeling. Complete your skin care routine with the luxurious Chamomile & Linden Flower Body Lotion to leave skin feeling soft and beautifully nourished with organic shea butter, coconut oil and aloe vera for lasting hydration.