For me and so many others, Winter can be draining and leave us feeling disconnected from ourselves and our communities. So as we move toward the end of 2022, I find myself thinking of ways to be prepared for the holiday season and Winter blues.In this solo episode, I encourage you to think of Winter as a call to rest, set the stage to call in your manifestations, and channel the energy of the Winter Solstice to prepare for the bloom. I share my favorite ways to stay balanced, set boundaries, and be financially well.I also talk about…Why winter is the perfect time to focus on extra self-careWhat winter represents spiritually and how we can apply this to how we take careWays to reflect without dwellingThe importance of taking a break from doing “the work”Resources:Healing Through Rest: Creating Balance for Your Nervous System — Balanced Black GirlWinter, sleep and your circadian rhythms — The American Association of Sleep MedicineExercising for better sleep — Johns Hopkins MedicineSleep Toolkit: Tools for Optimizing Sleep & Sleep-Wake Timing — Huberman LabDoes the High Prevalence of Vitamin D Deficiency in African Americans Contribute to Health Disparities? — National Library of MedicineBenefits of Vitamin D — Harvard School of Public HealthIs Vitamin D deficiency causing your depression? — HealthlineThe Synergistic Interplay between Vitamins D and K for Bone and Cardiovascular Health — National Library of MedicineThe Physical and Mental Benefits of Getting Outside in the Winter — University of UtahSponsors:Open | If you’re looking for a mindful meditation, breath work, and movement app I can’t recommend Open enough. They have a beautifully curated collection of guided meditation, breath work, and movement exercises to support you in your practice. Try Open for 30 Days free. Visit open-together.com/**BALANCED.**BetterHelp | This episode is sponsored brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/BBG and get on your way to being your best self.balancedblackgirl.com ◉ IG: @balancedblackgirlpodcast @balancedles 〆Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/balanced-black-girl/donationsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacySupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/balanced-black-girl/donationsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy