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how to get through the months of doom and despair
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items as someone who suffers from severe seasonal affect disorder, this is everything that helps me to romanticize the winter season and incorporate joy into my day to day life. whether you dread the sun setting earlier or less time spent outside due to th...
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beat the winter uglies
embracing cozy season
mental wellness and joy
beat the winter uglies
for many of us, winter is when we feel the worst. dry skin, seasonal inflammation, and a lack of effort in our appearance are all causes of this- look no further for some simple solutions!
sometimes the idea of going to the nail salon is too expensive or too overwhelming, and these reusable press ons from glamnetic let me do my nails in 10 minutes. also, they last for an insanely long time!
Press On Nails
i have incredibly dry and acne prone skin (contradictory, i know) but this has literally saved me. highly recommend!
barrier butter
being pale might be the thing that makes me feel the worst, so investing in a good quality self tan is essential. this one lasts for about a week and has a super natural color
Loving Tan
embracing cozy season
the best way to feel better in winter is to really romanticize it. my favorite methodology (which is obviously highly scientific) includes snuggling up with a cozy blanket, a cup of tea or cocoa, and a favorite show, podcast, movie, or book
get a cozy blanket. get 2. GET AS MANY AS POSSIBLE. just throwing these on your bed and making a little nest for yourself while watching your favorite shows is sometimes all you can do and that is ok!
Blankets and Throws | Soft, Cozy Blankets
lighting a candle every night is a great way to really cozy up, and this one is such an iconic winter scent i couldn't not include it
Frasier Fir by Thymes - An iconic fragrance for the holidays
you genuinely don't even have to light this candle, it smells so good. the best, most decadent vanilla candle on the market
Skylar Vanilla Sky Candle for $45.00
the BEST hot cocoa mix i've found, truly so delicious and relatively inexpensive
Double Chocolate Hot Cocoa Mix (Case of 8 Cartons)
this peppermint tea is sooo delicious and peppermint matches both the season and has added health benefits such as reducing bloating
Peppermint Herbal Tea
mental wellness and joy
winter is brutal on our mental health, whether that be seasonal affect disorder or simple winter weather blues. the sun rises later and sets earlier, but the seconds will help you keep your dopamine levels high!
part of seasonal depression comes from the lack of sunlight. an artificial sun lamp has been proven to improve mood and sleep quality when used in the morninh
HappyLight Therapy Lamps & Boxes
smell is a sense that goes uncared for often, and yet its power is extraordinary. i like to choose essential oils that aim to remedy anxiety and depression, or seasonal scents like gingerbread, pine tree, and sugar cookie
Salubrito: ESSENTIAL OIL DIFFUSER
puts me straight into the most replenishing sleep ever, and it smells sooo good
Deep Sleep Pillow Spray 75ml