The Winter Solstice is a time when everything naturally slows down. This is not a season for pushing yourself or trying to force change. It is a time to turn inward, rest more, and tend to your energy in simple ways. If you are unsure how to honor this time, you do not need anything elaborate. Small, intentional actions are enough.

Here are a few ways you can support yourself during the Winter Solstice:

• Spend time in quiet, even if it is just a few minutes without noise or distraction. Sitting with a candle or enjoying a warm drink can help your body settle.

• Allow yourself more rest. Go to bed earlier if you feel tired, take naps if you need them, and move at a slower pace without guilt.

• Reflect on the past year. Notice what drained you, what supported you, and what no longer feels aligned. You do not need to write anything down unless you want to.

• Clear your space gently. This does not need to be deep cleaning. Clearing a surface, washing your bedding, or opening a window briefly can help shift stagnant energy.

• Create warmth and comfort. Light candles, cook nourishing meals, use soft lighting, and wrap yourself in blankets.

• Check in with your body. Eat grounding foods, drink warm beverages, stretch slowly, and notice where you are holding tension.

• Set quiet intentions. Focus on how you want to feel moving forward, such as peace, clarity, balance, or stability.

• Limit overstimulation. Step back from social media, heavy news, or draining conversations when you can.

The Winter Solstice reminds us that rest is part of the natural cycle. Darkness has purpose, and nothing blooms without first going dormant. If you feel slower, more inward, or more tired than usual, trust that this is a natural response to the season.

Blessings,

Avanjia

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