Winter Blues? Slow Living Practices to Rejuvenate Your February

Discover mindful ways to relax, recharge, and make the most of the end of the winter season.

I know that the year is equally divided, but I always feel that by the time we get to February it seems like it has been cold and wintery for the longest of times. Maybe it’s because winter is tapped onto the coldness of late autumn, or maybe it’s because January feels longer than any other month. Whatever it is, by the time February rolls around most people are longing for brighter days again, and while spring is almost in touching distance we’re still seeing out the last days of winter.

February can be quite a cold month, the days are short the cold days can feel relentless. If you’re feeling a little lacklustre, you’re not alone. But February doesn't have to be a month of dreariness. Today I want to help see you through February and remind you of this if you’re struggling: brighter days are coming.

February often feels like the longest short month of the year. As the final stretch of winter looms, February can often feel like a paradox. It’s short yet dragging, cold yet punctuated by hints of spring, and a time when many of us feel caught in the mid-season blues. Maybe it’s because the winter chill lingers, or that post-Christmas fatigue carries on, or spring feels just out of reach.

Here’s how you can infuse your February with slow, simple practices to shake off the winter blues and step into the promise of spring with a renewed spirit.