Autumn/Winter self care ideas
As the weather gets colder and the nights get darker, it’s important to take some time to look out for yourself. Take a look at some of our autumn/winter self-care ideas if you need some inspiration for some me-time.
Take a break
It can be as easy as taking a minute out of your busy schedule to sit down with a coffee and a book. Why not do something good for the community while you look after yourself, by buying a coffee from Change Please? 100% of their profits go towards helping people experiencing homelessness through their Barista Training Programme. They train people experiencing homelessness to become baristas and support them in finding a living wage job, housing, a bank account, and much more.
If you’re looking for a coffee alternative, head to Joe & the Juice for a drink full of goodness. Brighten up your winter mornings with a Pick Me Up or a Feel Good Juice, or try a vanilla matcha for a less intense caffeine hit.
If a sweet treat is key to boosting your mood, Hotel Chocolat is full of classic and seasonal chocolates. The selector boxes are the perfect bite sized pick-me-ups for sharing (or not!). Try something decadent like a champagne chocolate truffle or treat yourself to a festive white chocolate penguin.
Get moving
Self-care can look different for everyone. If sitting still isn’t for you, one of the best ways to beat the winter blues is to keep your body active. If you prefer the structure of scheduled gym classes or need to set aside time to work out, Gymbox and City Athletic are both just minutes from Victoria station.
Gymbox offers a number of classes including aerial, strength, skill, and sweat among many more. If you can’t find the time to head into the gym, you can watch their at-home workout videos so you can stay active at a time that suits you.
City Athletic aims to stand out from overcrowded, busy gyms, and so have capped memberships in order to limit the number of people in the gym at once. If an exclusive, dedicated space sounds like what you need for your winter self care, enquire about joining their exclusive membership list.
If gyms aren’t your thing, there are other ways to get moving. Get your steps in by walking around one of London’s many parks – take a look at our blog on green spaces in the area for our favourite parks and outdoor spaces.
Beauty treatments
If part of your winter self-care routine includes taking some time to catch up on beauty and grooming appointments, there are a number of great places At Victoria London.
Set up an at-home spa service with skincare, bath, and shower products from Boots or L’Occitane. Browse bubble baths, body lotions and skincare to suit every budget at Boots, from Original Source shower gels all the way to luxury Sundae shower foams. Or, splash out on indulgent face masks and bath oils from L’Occitane for a luxurious pamper session.
Book a trim at the newly opened Satori, an experienced salon offering styling and colouring services for men and women. Or head to Townhouse, an iconic nail salon offering gel and polish manicures and pedicures. With a stylish interior, comfortable seating and a luxury feel, the expert nail artists always provide a professional and relaxing experience.
If you’re planning a day of winter self-care and luxury, add Thérapie Clinic to your list. Facials, skin peels, and skin consultations are all available at this handy location, so you can leave feeling rejuvenated and refreshed.
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