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MICHELLE KEENAN empowers people and organisations to achieve optimal well-being by providing customised wellness coaching programmes tailored to their unique goals.
As the days get shorter and the temperature drops, it can be tempting to swap sneakers for slippers and hibernate until spring.
But staying healthy and active during autumn and winter is one of the best things you can do for your mood, immunity, and energy levels, and it doesn’t have to be a chore.
No matter the season, you need to move your body!
You don’t have to brave a 5am run in the dark and rain (unless that’s your thing!) – a quick pre-work or lunchtime walk, an at-home workout, or even dancing in your lounge counts.
Movement helps shake off seasonal sluggishness and boosts the feel-good endorphins we want at this time of year.
Next, nourish yourself well. Warming foods are part of the joy of this season – think hearty soups and delicious roasted seasonal vegetables.
Aim to eat a variety of colourful fruit and veg, whole grains, and good fats to support your immune system.
Don’t forget your mental well-being. It’s not uncommon to feel a dip in motivation or mood during the cooler months.
Spending time outdoors when you can, even for just 10 minutes of natural light, can do wonders.
And if you’re feeling a bit flat, connection is key – meet a friend for a cuppa, pick up the phone, join the gym, or find a class or activity that gets you out of the house and socialising a bit!
Finally, make rest and routine your allies. Good sleep, regular meals, and sticking to some kind of daily rhythm can help you maintain your energy even when spring feels a long way off.
It may be getting colder and darker, but while there’s nothing wrong with having a few more couch days here and there, you don’t need to hibernate for half the year.
As Billy Connolly once said, “there’s no such thing as bad weather, just the wrong clothing, so get yourself a sexy raincoat and live a little!”
