Your calm, curated guide from Bright Souls.
The festive season arrives with a beautiful blend of connection, celebration and meaning – but also late nights, full calendars, disrupted routines and a nervous system that can easily slip into overdrive.
We’ve learned that the difference between a month that feels nourishing and one that leaves you drained often comes down to small, simple habits done consistently.
Here is our Bright Souls guide to staying grounded, well and connected to yourself – even when life gets busy. This is the art of wellness.
✨ Start your mornings with presence
A gentle start can carry you through the entire day. Why not try:
- a warm herbal tea
- two minutes of sunlight or red light
- a grounding stretch
- or simply pausing before checking your phone
Tiny things. Big impact.
✨ Keep one non-negotiable ritual
Choose one grounding practice and protect it. It might be:
- a short meditation
- dry body brushing
- supplements
- a nourishing breakfast
- or five minutes of journaling
We love the Magic of I Journal – it turns even a quick check-in into something meaningful.
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✨ Support your social self (without alcohol)
If you’re exploring gentler choices around alcohol this December, non-alcoholic drinks have come a long way.
We love Three Spirit, especially their Social Elixir, designed with adaptogens and botanicals that help you feel open and connected, without the spike-and-crash of alcohol.
(Use this link for 15% off Three Spirit)
A simple idea:
Bring a bottle as a thoughtful, wellness-led host gift. It always gets people talking.
✨ Strengthen your system from the inside
Winter asks more from us. Support your system with:
- Vitamin D3 + K2
- Magnesium glycinate
- Vitamin C + zinc
- Omega-3s
- Probiotics
(Use this link for 10% off your supplements at Healf)
Founder Tip:
I’m adding a daily dose of organic Ashwagandha this season – it’s one of my favourite adaptogens for supporting stress, sleep and overall balance.
(Here is a link to our favourite Ashwagandha)
And for warmth, digestion and grounding?
Yogi Tea’s Turmeric Chai – a genuinely comforting, wellness-supportive blend we love.
✨ Choose gatherings that nourish you
You don’t have to go to everything.
Choose the experiences that genuinely lift your energy.
Say yes with intention. Say no with gentleness.
And if you’re hosting your own gathering, our Celebrate With Soul concept was designed exactly for this: meditation, sound, seasonal menus and gentle connection.
✨ Make rest part of your plan
Rest isn’t indulgent – it’s essential during winter. Why not try:
- a slow shower
- 5 minutes of silence
- a grounding walk
- a sound bath
- or simply leaning back and breathing
These moments accumulate.
🌟 A modern tool we love: PEMF
When your body feels overstimulated or tired, PEMF therapy is one of the fastest ways to reset.
We use ours at home and at work – on chairs, while emailing or as a quick pre-bed wind-down.
Just 10 minutes is often enough to feel more grounded.
Pairing PEMF with red light therapy is especially supportive in winter:
- PEMF → calms the nervous system + restores energy
- Red light → supports mood, skin and circadian rhythm
Together, they create a meaningful shift.
💬 A word from Andy Smith (Founder of Celler8) – “PEMF therapy isn’t about getting in icy water or breaking a sweat this Christmas. But instead snuggle up warm on the sofa, with your favourite film while reenergising every cell in your body”.
(Use this link for 5% off Celler8 products)
🎁 And yes – our Botivo x Ottolenghi competition is still live
A beautiful, flavour-filled, alcohol-free moment – perfect for gifting or elevating your own celebrations.
💛 A season that feels good – not overwhelming
With a few intentional tools – gentle mornings, nourishing drinks, journaling, supplements, PEMF, red light and mindful gatherings – the festive season can feel more spacious and more connected to what matters.
Wishing you calm, warmth and presence.
#TheArtOfWellness
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