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Winter Blues Self-Care Kit: Light Therapy Lamps, Sunrise Alarms, Mood-Lifting Scents & Cozy Rituals
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items Short gray days drain energy faster than any to-do list, so this kit leans on brightness instead of more blankets: 10,000 lux light therapy lamps, sunrise alarm clocks, zesty citrus scents and warm-drink gear that make a dark 5 p.m. feel less heavy. ...
The Restore 3 is the sunrise alarm that finally got me out of bed without that jolt of a phone buzzer. The light slowly warms up over a duration you pick, and then a soft chime or sound kicks in. Because the controls are right on the device, there is...
Hatch Restore 3 Sunrise Alarm Clock
Volcano is a sugared orange, lemon and lime scent that smells like a sunny day even when it is pouring outside. I light one in the kitchen while I make coffee, and it fills the whole room without being heavy. If winter scents all feel like cinnamon a...
Capri Blue Volcano Glass Jar Candle
Grapefruit zest, mandarin and bergamot in a mist under $20 is the cheapest mood boost on this list. I spritz it on my neck and scarf before heading out on a gloomy day, and it wakes me up a little every time I catch it. It works on hair too, and the ...
Odele Hair + Body Mist, Grapefruit Orange Peel
A warm drink is half of a winter morning ritual, and this kettle makes it feel like a small treat instead of a chore. It holds exact temperatures from 135 to 212 degrees, so tea and pour-over coffee come out right, and the gooseneck spout is easy to ...
Fellow Stagg EKG Electric Kettle
When the sun is down by five, a heavy hand-knit throw on the couch changes how the evening feels. This one is wool blend, chunky and warm, and it looks like a design piece draped over the arm of a chair. I keep one in the living room where my cat cla...
Chunky Wool Blend Throw Blanket
The classic wake-up light brand has 25 brightness settings, seven wake-up sounds and an FM radio, plus a sunset mode for winding down. The simulated sunrise takes the edge off those pitch-black 6 a.m. alarms. A good pick if you want a proven name and...
Philips SmartSleep Wake-Up Light HF3650
Sicilian lemon, bergamot and neroli is a splurge scent that smells like a trip to the Amalfi coast in the middle of January. I like the travel spray size because it is a fraction of the full bottle and fits in a purse for touch-ups. If you want one f...
Tom Ford Neroli Portofino Travel Spray
Two short prompts in the morning and one at night is about all the journaling I can handle in winter. It asks what you are grateful for and what would make the day great, so it points your brain toward the bright spots on gray days. It is undated, so...
The Five Minute Journal
A zesty citrus wash turns a cold, dark morning shower into the wake-up call you need. The Sugar Lemon and Hesperides Grapefruit scents are the bright ones, and the formula leaves skin soft instead of tight. It works for body and hands, so one bottle ...
fresh Body & Hand Wash with Vitamins C & E
Dark morning and evening walks with my two dogs are the reason I own this. The Beacon clips onto a harness or collar, has three colors and three flash modes, and runs about 20 hours on a charge. Getting outside in daylight is the best mood booster, a...
Ruffwear Beacon Dog Safety Light
A really good mug makes a hot tea or cocoa feel like an event. This set of four is glazed stoneware that is dishwasher and microwave safe, so it handles daily use. The colors are warm enough to brighten a gray kitchen counter.
The Jasper Portuguese Stoneware Mugs, Set of 4
Winter skin gets dull on the body too, and this gentle wash with vitamin C and fruit acids gives a fresh citrus scent and a smoother feel under $17. I use it three or four times a week rather than daily. It is a nice way to make a basic shower feel l...
Naturium The Brightener Vitamin C Brightening Body Wash
This is the warm beach-vacation scent with pistachio, salted caramel and vanilla, and it makes an icy morning feel less icy. The 3-ounce size is easy to keep in a bag. It is a gourmand, so I use it as the cozy counterpoint to the citrus picks.
Sol de Janeiro Cheirosa 62 Bum Bum Hair & Body Perfume Mist
Lemon and ginger with a little black pepper gives a warm, zingy, caffeine-free cup for afternoons when I want something bright without more caffeine. The tin comes with 20 sachets and each brews a big 12-ounce mug. It also tastes great with a spoonfu...
Harney & Sons Organic Ginger Lemon Herbal Tea Tin
Drop a steamer on the shower floor and the whole bathroom fills with a bright citrus aroma. This Sun Shower trio uses natural ingredients and lasts through up to two showers. It is an easy treat for a dreary Monday.
Saje Sun Shower Liquid Sunshine Shower Steamer Trio
Winter air leaves my face dull and flat, and this vitamin C cream brings back some glow while still being rich enough for dry months. The texture is thick but not greasy. It is a splurge, so the mini is a good way to try it first.
Sunday Riley C.E.O. Vitamin C Brightening Rich Hydration Moisturizer
After a day of dark, cold errands, warm feet are the fastest cozy fix. These shearling slippers are plush and look nicer than the average pair. I wear mine around the house all day on weekends.
Frankie Shearling Slippers
Natural grapefruit, orange flower and verbena make a clean, juicy scent that feels like the opposite of winter. It also moisturizes a little, so it doubles as a body refresher after a shower. I like it for a mid-afternoon refresh at the desk.
NEST Fragrances Grapefruit & Verbena Body Mist
Juicy orange, guava and driftwood is the tropical-fruit mood lifter for anyone who misses summer. It is a fun, affordable spritz to keep in your bag. Think of it as a spare if you want another mist for the list.
Saltair Exotic Pulp Fine Fragrance Body Mist