5 ways to slow down this festive season

While we absolutely love this time of year, the festive season can be busy, fast paced and sometimes overwhelming. We’re finding ways to slow down and ground ourselves through the hustle and bustle. Read on for our top 5 recommendations and some product selects to guide you through. 

1) Create small daily rituals

Embrace slow living by incorporating small rituals into your every day. Take the time to savour simple pleasures like a cup of tea, a morning walk, reading a chapter of your book or burning some incense. Our favourite incense is Gentle Habits.

2) Find time for self care

Amidst the chaos of the festive season, don't forget to prioritise and find time for self care. Taking time for yourself is super important and some of our go-to self care rituals are taking a bath, applying a face mask (such as these ones from Gracious Minds), applying a hair treatment or getting a massage or facial.

3) Practice gratitude and mindfulness

Take a few moments each day to practice gratitude and mindfulness. Whether it's through meditation, deep breathing exercises or yoga, mindfulness can help you stay present and reduce stress levels. We are absolutely loving Gracious Minds’ self discovery prompts as a way to incorporate this into our day.

4) Unplug and reconnect

In today's digital world, taking a break from screens and technology can really help you to slow down and calm your mind. Set aside designated times to unplug from your devices and focus on connecting face-to-face.

5) Take the time for some movement

A morning walk, a dip in the ocean or an exercises class can make the world of difference. Getting the endorphins flowing by moving your body is both being mindful and a form of self care too!

We hope these few tips can help you slow down over the Christmas and holiday period. To shop products to support these rituals, discover our lifestyle products selection here.