The wintertime can be super tough with fewer hours of daylight and cold temperatures (especially where I live in Utah). I’ve been trying to get better over the years about making mindful choices that can help overcome my winter blues. Here are some that are worthy of sharing with you all:

• Exercise: You all know how important exercise is in my life. Whether it is dancing or doing an a The Movement Club workout, always make a point to move my body throughout the day. I find that this helps my mood and energy levels greatly. 
• Eat healthy: This one may seem obvious, I know! Eating balanced meals can also help with your energy levels.
• Get Vitamin D or supplement it: During the winter months it can be hard to get Vitamin D when we are not spending nearly as much time outside. Talk to your doctor and consider supplementing Vitamin D, or even taking a trip to somewhere warm and sunny. 
• Meditate: Meditation  is really great for grounding yourself during times when your mind may be in another place.

My most favorite salad to eat during this season ( I live in Utah, so it’s still winter here!!), or bring to any party, is my Winter Salad With Oranges + Pomegranate Arils and Maille Dijon Dressing. It’s seriously so delicious and is always a crowd favorite!

Ingredients:

• Salad
  • Spinach and Spring Mix Lettuce (Mixed Together)
  • Pomegranate Arils
  • Sliced Oranges
  • Bow Tie Pasta (Cooked and Cooled)
  • Candied Almonds (Browned on the Stovetop with Butter and Brown Sugar)
  • Crumbled Goat Cheese
•  Orange Honey Dijon Dressing:
  • ¾ cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • ½ cup Balsamic Vinegar
  • ¾ cup Orange Juice
  • 2 Tbsp. @mailleus Honey Dijon Mustard
  • 1 tsp. Salt
  • A dash of ground black pepper
  • Zest of 2 Oranges

 Prepare Honey Dijon dressing by whisking together all of the ingredients and set aside. Assemble your salad and add the pomegranate arils, sliced oranges, bow tie pasta, candied almonds, and goat cheese. Pour dressing on top and toss, or leave on the side to self-serve! See how I made it HERE.

I’ve put together a list of my favorite self-care products. Winter always puts me in a self-care mood, and these have been my absolute favorite products lately. There’s nothing better than pampering yourself to unwind. Shop my favorites below!