I saw the loveliest post on instagram the other day by @eluminelle ... about cosy guide to survive January and February, when the holidays are gone but Spring is not here yet!

1 Start a new, old fashioned, hobby. Perfect for this quiet beginning of the year. Examples: knitting, embroidery, journalling with a fountain pen etc.

2 Bring Spring indoors with bulbs. Hyacinths, tulips or narcissus growing slowly but surely, filling the home with scent and hope before real Spring arrives.

3 Take long walks in nature. Especially if there is snow. Winter walks refresh the body and clear the mind.

4 Learn to craft a Victorian Puzzle Purse. A folded paper with hidden messages - a calming craft and perfect handmade gift for February 14th.

5 Clear space, clear mind. Leaving old things behind helps the mind breathe. Recycle, donate, sell and create space for new ideas.

6 Listen to your Winter body. Winter brings less sun and less dopamine. Something sweet and comforting is not indulgence - it's care. Your body needs it now.

7 Remember it is still Winter. Don't demand constant efficiency from your body or mind. Rest is part of the season. Allow yourself the same rhythm: slower days and less pressure.

How lovely are those!
I am definitely a slow January person and here are some great sayings to remind yourself how lovely Winter can be.