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Seasonal Depression: What Helps
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items Winter can be hard—especially when you’re balancing work, family, and everyone else’s needs while trying to keep your own energy, mood, and motivation intact. Short days, cold weather, and constant routines can quietly wear you down, and seasonal dep...
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🌤️ Light, Energy & Mood Support
🛋️ Comfort, Rest & Nervous System Reset
🚶♀️ Gentle Movement & Winter Routines
🍲 Comfort Food That Actually Helps
🌤️ Light, Energy & Mood Support
Small tools that help counter dark days, low energy, and the heavy winter feeling—without trying to “fix” everything.
Creates soft, calming light that feels comforting. Love this at night when I am winding down for the day.
NoBlue Amber Sleep Lamp
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Helps regulate mood and energy during short winter days.
Sunniva Light from BareEarth
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Supports mood when sunlight is limited. I take this year round and find it helps me stay supported through all the seasons.
Vitamin D
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Simple reflection without pressure
Mood | Gratitude Journal
Subtle sensory lift during the day
Warm Citrus Spice Essential Oil Blend
Makes waking up feel gentler
Hatch.co
🛋️ Comfort, Rest & Nervous System Reset
Because winter is exhausting—and sometimes the goal is just to feel safe, warm, and regulated.
Calming pressure for anxious or restless nights. I sleep with my often, plus it is super warm.
The Best Weighted Blanket for Deep Sleep | LUXOME
Supports muscle relaxation and sleep
Sleep Spray
Instant warmth and relaxation
Electric Blanket
I love using this at night on my wrists and it helps me fall asleep and just calm down from the day.
Palo Santo Aromatherapy Oil
The waffle material is just enough warmth without being too hot. I also love an oversized fit. Cozy and comfortable is my style.
Waffle Lounge Long Sleeve — Comfrt
Sometimes my brain doesn't shut off but a sound machine like this helps me focus and calm down. I love the options and the real fan inside.
SNOOZ Original White Noise Machine
Sitting in front of this for 5-15 minutes a day is a great reset for me. It's calming, it's working at a cellular level and it gives me time to just breath and be still.
Hooga Red Light Therapy
I love this site that has FREE resources you can use today. Three minute breathing, breath awareness and more. Don't feel you have to shell out a bunch of money for this, there are lots of free guided resources out there.
The Free Mindfulness Project - Free Resources
Sometimes I just need a deep massage to get me moving again. I love going to a local place, this is my favorite where I live (Westminster, MD).
Carroll's Best Massage | TherAnnu | Westminster Maryland
A good cozy and chunky warm sock really makes a difference for me in the colder months. I don't like anything too tight and yet I need something warm. Bombas are usually my go to because the quality is just so much better than anything else.
Women's Chunky Ragg Calf Sock
A good base layer is a non negotiable for me. I find that I need the extra layers to keep me comfortable throughout the day. Yes this is a little pricey but you don't need to buy it again if you take good care of the one you get. It will last.
Light & Breezy Women's Merino Deep Blue Set
There is a reason these are a favorite among soooo many people. It's like a warm hug. I'm also a sucker for anything neutral.
Desert Dune Lola Blanket
🚶♀️ Gentle Movement & Winter Routines
Low-barrier habits and tools that keep your body moving and your mind steadier—even when motivation is low.
It's comfortable to wear but gives me a little extra to support my bone density and help me stay strong. I love the mauve/maroon color.
Spy Ruck | Women's Weighted Vest
I love using resistance bands, they give me such a good burn. It's a great alternative if you aren't in the mood to lift weights.
CALIA Fabric Bands – 3 Pack
They have soooo many good color options and I like the thickness of this one. It's made to last.
PRO™ Yoga Mat 6mm | Unmatched Durability & Stability | Manduka
This thing may be tiny but it's powerful and so useful when your body just feels tight from tensing up in the cold weather.
Theragun Relief (Sand) | Comfortable Percussion Massage for Aches & Pains
I love this post about habit tracking and why you should do it and how to do it. It really changed the game for me when I started recording what I was doing.
The Ultimate Habit Tracker Guide: Why and How to Track ...
Finding a small community to strengthen my body instead of just walking into a huge gym and not knowing what to do, this is something I enjoy and find very comforting and helpful.
Village West Pilates
🍲 Comfort Food That Actually Helps
Warm, nourishing foods that support mood and energy when winter feels long—simple, cozy, and easy to come back to.
Bone broth is not only nourishing it tastes so good and has sooo many health benefits.
Quality Bone Broth - Shipped Straight To You - Brodo
Omega-3s support brain health and mood while still feeling like a real, satisfying meal. Plus the lemon orzo is so fresh you'll be dreaming of Spring and warmer months.
One Skillet Salmon with Lemon Orzo
This is just a bowl full of comfort and I love how accessible it is to so many ages in my family from young kids to adults.
Authentic Italian Penicillin Soup - britstable.com
I love this post because it literally lays out the best foods to eat during the Winter months. It's really simple and everything is wholesome and nourishing.
40 Healthy Winter Recipes For When It's Cold - Homemade Mastery
I love this resource because it very clearly lays out exactly what each food item will do for your body during these hard Winter months.
6 Foods That Could Help Your Winter Blues
I love a good healing Winter soup. It's just like a warm hug and you don't have to think about dinner for at least two nights because there is usually always leftovers. I love a Turmeric broth too!
Amazing Winter Warmer Soup for Cozy Comfort