Hello there,

Just because it's (apparently) Blue Monday, that doesn't mean we accept it. I mean, it's only Blue Monday because marketing people say it is!

Having said that, if you're feeling sad or experiencing low-mood, here are my top feel-good tips to help lift your spirits.

A little exercise always helps lift my mood, especially if I do it outside. I woke up feeling a bit meh on Sunday, so called a friend and we went for a quick 30 min walk and talk. I felt great afterwards thanks to the combo of connection, fresh air and endorphins.

If you're low on time, a 5 min kitchen disco to your fave tunes is a great way to get the body moving, and never fails to get me smiling. Jumping up and down on the spot is always an option!

When we're at a low ebb, reaching for a sugar hit is so tempting but always a bad idea. Typically that sweet treat that gives us an instant high, but doesn't make us feel any better in the long run. When I have a sugar craving, I make a cosy mug of Sacred Roots, our warming hot chocolate that gives me a little boost but for all the right reasons.

Mushrooms are full of goodness, and cacao is a superfood so I know I'm being kind to my body, and if I want to sweeten it, I have the version with a little coconut sugar which doesn't cause a glucose spike and is better for me.

For me, sleep is the foundation to good wellness. It's a bit of an obsession in our household, and something we create rituals around. For us, a big part of that ritual is using Sweet Sleep Magnesium Butter.

Rubbing just a grape-sized amount into my feet 20 mins before lights-out brings a feeling of calm and lulls me into the most divine sleep. I keep a pot by my bed and take one away with me because consistency is key and my boys enjoy the little foot massage before bed too!

I hope these tips help, however you're feeling today.

Go gently,