As the days get shorter and the light dips, it’s natural to feel your energy (and mood) do the same. This week’s edit is all about little things that lift you – from light-boosting skincare and SAD lamps to confidence-boosting cosy looks that make grey days feel a little brighter.
🌞 Brighten Your Days
Missing the sunshine? Bring it back indoors. SAD lamps, sunrise alarms, and Vitamin D are the easiest energy boosts you can give yourself right now. Open the curtains early, get outside before 10am, and let the light do its thing. My “good morning” playlist also helps on grey days.
🧖♀️ Mood-Boosting Beauty
When the light fades, go for glow. Hydrating serums, revitalising masks, and anything that smells like summer sunshine. Citrus and neroli are my go-to scents for a quick lift. It’s a five-minute routine that can completely change your mood.
🧥 Cosy, Comfortable and Chic
There’s power in a good outfit. A soft knit, a structured coat, or boots that make you walk taller. It’s about comfort and confidence – raise your head high. I’ve picked out pieces that work from school run to dinner out.
🌻 Simple Feel-Good Habits
When life feels full and the weather’s grey, lean into the little things that make you feel good. Take five minutes to enjoy your coffee in peace. Put your phone down and go for a walk without scrolling. Cook something that smells amazing, read a few pages, or text a friend just to say hi. Small comforts, big mood shift.
Don’t forget if you need half-term strategies, get reading my half-term guide (including kids eat free list) to help ease the stress!
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