anced diet of mostly healthy fats, lean proteins, grains, and vegetables. Give more of yourself and your time. Whether itâs at a food bank, helping your elderly neighbor with some errands, writing greeting cards for hospitalized children, or making hats and blankets for donation, sharing your time will warm your spirit and give others comfort. Check out these organizations - cardsforhospitalizedkids.com and knotsoflove.org.
Dive back into reading Winter is the best time to start that book thatâs been on your coffee table for the past few months. Curl up in front of a fire with hot cocoa and a nice book.
Take care of your skin Colder months can be particularly hard on your skin and hair, with the combination of dry air and hot showers, so itâs important to moisturize properly. Jojoba oil, vitamin E oil, and argan oil are all perfect moisturizing treatment for areas of the skin that tend to dry out quickly, like your elbows, heels, and cuticles.
Say thanks Try focusing on gratitude throughout the whole winter season. Incorporating a simple gratitude practice into your day is a wonderful way to lift your mood, not to mention dissolve any holiday-related stress or resentments that might be hanging around.
Find a winter hobby
Conscious, slow breathing can help you when youâre feeling frustrated or overwhelmed. You can practice anytime, even while waiting in line at the supermarket, post office, or drug store.
Transfer the filling to the prepared dish, and press down with a spatula. Sprinkle evenly with the oatmeal topping. Bake at 350°F for 25-35 minutes or until the apples are tender and tops are crisp. Enjoy!
Shea Butter, Coconut Oil, and Aloe Vera Face Mask
1 tbsp of shea butter
Get Sunlight
Knitting, sewing, and crocheting are not only soothing and meditative hobbies, but they make cozy gifts for the holidays, or for donating to those in need.
Work on your breathing
In another bowl, toss the apples with the cornstarch, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
The combination of shea butter, coconut oil, and aloe vera hydrates, soothes, and softens dry winter skin.
Get into face masks I donât just mean the COVID-19 mask that has become another appendage on us, I mean the spa mask that soothes our dried-out winter skin. See my recipe for a homemade hydration mask.
In a mixing bowl combine together the oats, walnuts, cinnamon, maple syrup, and coconut oil. Stir until crumbly. Set aside.
1 tbsp of coconut oil 1 tbsp of aloe vera Mix until smooth. Spread the mixture onto your skin. Add extra to especially dry areas. Let the mask sit for 15 minutes. Rinse it off with lukewarm washcloth.
Healthy Apple Crumble Recipe 3â4 cup old-fashioned oats 1â4 cup chopped walnuts 1 tsp ground cinnamon
Rediscover the beauty of the cold months
3 tbsp maple syrup
Winter is quite beautiful, and being mindful of that can help with our overall attitude. Snow capped mountains and beautiful song birds can make for some gorgeous photography projects. Take a hike, and capture all of natureâs splendor with an artistic eye.
6 cups of diced apples
1 1â2 tbsp coconut oil 2 tbsp cornstarch 1 1â2 tsp ground cinnamon 1/8 tsp ground nutmeg
Natasha Kubis is a licensed acupuncturist and certified yoga teacher. For more information, visit acuwellhealth.com
December 2020 | thesofiamagazine.com
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