Do you have a winter self-care toolkit?
If you don’t, that’s okay; it’s not too late to create one.
I am a huge fan of Spring and Summer, but I am also thrilled and plan for the winter.
There are so many amazing things that I can only do during the winter season, like pulling out my favorite winter items from my DIY self-care box.
Also read: 25 Winter Self-Care Ideas That You’ll Absolutely Love
Having a self-care kit is so important, especially during the cold and sometimes isolating winter months.
If you’re looking to create your own self-care kit but aren’t sure of things to put in there, I have a list of great ideas that will make creating your own DIY winter self-care box experience fun.
The key to creating the perfect winter self-care kit is putting things in the box that you like and will use to improve your mental health when you feel you are in a negative space.
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What is a Self-Care Kit?
A self-care kit is a collection of miscellaneous items that can be used to uplift your spirit and boost your mood when you are having a bad day or feeling emotionally overwhelmed. The things you put in this box improve your mental health by promoting relaxation and mindfulness. This box can be used every day to comfort you and help ease stress or only when you are experiencing big feelings.
So here it is; here are some ideas of what to include in your winter self-care box.
**You will need a medium or a large storage container to put your favorite self-care items in, preferably a beautiful one like below.
25+ things to put in a winter self-care kit
1) Chunky, Fleece, or Faux Fur Blanket:
Staying warm is an essential part of being comfortable during the winter, especially if you have been in and out all day. It can be extremely calming and relaxing to get under a comfortable blanket at the end of a long day.
2) 2-3 pairs of comfy or fuzzy socks (include a Christmas pair): Your feet are sometimes the coldest part of your body, keep those feet warm with a pair of comfortable socks.
3) Bathrobe: A robe provide extra much needed warmth whatever clothes you already have on.
4) Pajamas
5) A Journal:Unprocessed thoughts have a way of keep you up at night. Go through and process the happenings of your day by writing in a journal, you’ll be better for it.
6) Your favorite scented candle
7) Sensory toys (A stress ball, A fidget toy): If you have struggling with anxiety, ADHD, or feel the need to always be doing something, I highly recommend sensory toys.
8) Your favorite perfume or body spray
9) Your favorite lipstick or lip balm
10) Adult coloring books: If you are looking for an easy activity, coloring books are a great way to stay occupied during in climate winter weather. It’s also relaxing and really doesn’t take much effort.
11) Aromatherapy Spray:The winter season can take a tole on your mental health, this multi-purpose Aromatherapy Spray helps fight mental fatigue.
12) Photograph of your favorite place or family: Seasonal depression or the winter blues is prevalent this time of year, having a picture of a family member or a favorite place is good way to get you out of that negative mindset that lingers around when you’re all cooped up inside.
13) A small bottle of a favorite scented lotion: If you’re someone who zones out a lot, scented lotion can be used to reorient yourself when you’re having a hard time staying present.
14) Weighted blanket
A weighted blanket is used for improving sleep quality and relieving stress and anxiety. Instead of Chunky, Fleece, or Faux Fur Blanket, you can use a weighted blanket which has a lot of mental health benefits.
15) Your favorite hard candies
16) Your favorite nail polish
17) Oil diffuser
18) Shower steamers
19) Hot cocoa mix
20) A box of your favorite tea
21) A favorite mug with positive affirmation
22) A list of your favorite go-to movies
23) A positive and encouraging letter to yourself for the bad days
24) Calm Essential Oil Roll-On Blend:This Roll-On Blend Aromatherapy Oils with Peppermint Oil & Ginger Oil promotes calm sleep, destress and relaxation
25) Aromatherapy Balm Stick:This Scentered Happy Aromatherapy Balm Stick encourages positive feelings
26) Word Puzzles
27) Bath bombs
28) A book: Always keep a book in your self-care box. When you are finish reading that book, replace it with another.
29) Cozy Slippers
30) A favorite sweater or cardigan
31) Play-Doh:I know this may sound silly but Play-Doh does come in handy at times, especially when you are feeling stressed or trying to process your thoughts. Squishing something as soft as Play-Doh is therapeutic.
BONUS TIP:
It pays to have a cozy chair or bed to enhance the joy of using the items you choose to put in your self-care box. Use the chair below as a guide as to what a cozy chair should look like!
I hope this list gives you an idea of things to put in your winter self-care kit.
Designing and utilizing this self-care kit will allow you to focus on yourself, the different areas of self-care in your life, and your overall well-being, a recipe for improving your mental health in every which way.
What things are you thinking of putting in your winter self-care kit?
