Chocolate biscuits, cosy bedding and moments of calm: a sideways look at self-care
Share:
This week: feel-good January fixes, interior designer-approved bed linen and Grace Dent on the best extra-chocolatey biscuits. The Guardian’s journalism is independent. We will earn a commission if you buy something through an affiliate link. Learn more.
![[Man running at autumn during sunrise]](https://i.guim.co.uk/img/media/f5e5b33b9ae99a5fa66ba55c7eb8a4ec1a714d42/0_0_5436_3261/master/5436.jpg?width=445&dpr=1&s=none&crop=none)
What do the words “self-care” mean to you? A long scented soak in the bath? A winter run with a podcast as the sun sets? Box-fresh bed linen? It could even be all of the above, in one evening. Whatever your poison, there’s no denying a little self-care is needed at this time of year. We try to avoid jumping on bandwagons here at the Filter (particularly “Blue Monday”), but there’s little doubt that the short days, cold weather, empty bank accounts and current world events can drag you down.
![[Picture by Jim Wileman 29/10/2024 Sam Haddad pictured on the beach in Croyde, North Devon. Wetsuits test.]](https://i.guim.co.uk/img/media/43f6fa64a0a439bc9be234f0bbfe8875bf14fa12/0_389_5861_3518/master/5861.jpg?width=445&dpr=1&s=none&crop=none)
If a crisp winter run is the ultimate act of spirit-lifting for you, take a look at our guide to the best winter running essentials, compiled by our fitness expert Lisa Buckingham. She’s got you covered with everything from beanies and chest lights to bone-conduction headphones that help you stay aware of your surroundings. Or if you prefer to exercise in the great indoors, you need to read our test of the best treadmills before you even consider buying one.
![[Collage image of hand dropping coins into another hand]](https://i.guim.co.uk/img/media/bc4089cf0397c6ae49ce9cab4ff4d84a1dbaac94/0_533_4592_2754/master/4592.jpg?width=445&dpr=1&s=none&crop=none)
If your idea of new year self-care is more about hunkering down at home and treating yourself to new sheets, then read our guide to the best bedding sets. Our panel of interior designers told us what they buy for their own homes – and prescribe for their clients (one brand was recommended four times). And if the bedding world is full of terms that leave you baffled – thread count, sateen v percale weave, Oxford v housewife pillowcases – read our guide to buying bedding.
Share:
More for You
Top Followed
Trending
You Might Also Like
