I know it’s not everyone’s favourite time of year, but if you listen closely winter whispers a little invitation to slow down. It’s almost like it’s the most natural thing of all to follow the seasons in our lives, as nature nudges us to hit pause, breathe deeply, and sink into a season of stillness.

If you’re new here (or new to seasonal living) here we talk about it all: how we can embrace a little more slowness and simplicity in our lives, imperfectly, and how, when we really look for it, aligning with the seasons just makes oh so much sense. Seasonal living isn’t about adding something else to our lives but instead syncing up with those natural rhythms that surround us. And as we complete another year and land back in winter, it is the perfect reminder to simplify, to slow down and give ourselves a little extra care when the world feels chilly.

It’s easy to get caught up in the hustle with Christmas speeding at us, but what if we approached this season a little differently? What if we leaned into its slower rhythm and let it teach us how to rest, recharge, and reconnect?

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If you’re craving that slower, more intentional vibe this season (and yes, you can totally thrive in the colder months), I’ve got you covered. Here are a few ways to embrace the magic of seasonal living this winter while staying grounded and totally in tune with what you need. Let’s do this together, okay?

How to honour the slower pace of Winter

A lot of what I share, when it comes to seasonal living, might make you go “Oh, of course” - and that’s fine, because it does that to me too. Living seasonally is inherently in all of us, it is, after all, the most natural way for us to live. It’s how we’ve lived as humans for centuries and that is still bred deep into our DNA. The thing is is that we’ve been pulled away from it.

Here’s the thing: nature knows what’s up. Trees rest, animals hibernate, and even the landscape seems to hit pause. But us? We’re out here sprinting through life like it’s not below freezing.

Let’s take a cue from nature and slow down. Think slower mornings with a warm drink, evenings spent wrapped in blankets, and actual moments to breathe (yes, even during the chaos). Reflect on how far you’ve come this year, give yourself some major grace, and know it’s okay to rest before diving into the next chapter.

Just a quick one from me today, and I just want to take this chance to wish you a very Merry Christmas and a wonderful new year.

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