The festive season brings joy, family, and indulgence, but it can also be a whirlwind for both body and mind. For our founder Gemma Atkinson, maintaining health and wellbeing during this time is about balance, routine, and simple wellness rituals that make a noticeable difference.

Keeping Stress Under Control

For Gemma, the golden rule of the season is to avoid getting overly stressed! Sticking to simple routines and keeping a calm mindset makes the holidays feel joyful rather than exhausting.

Vitamin D for Energy and Immunity

With shorter days and limited sunlight, taking a daily Vitamin D supplement is an essential part of Gemma’s winter routine. It supports energy, mood, and immune health, helping you stay bright and alert throughout the season.

Supporting the Circadian Rhythm

Winter mornings can disrupt the body’s natural clock, so Gemma focuses on getting plenty of natural light in the morning and uses blue light blocking glasses in the evening to reduce artificial light exposure. This routine helps support her circadian rhythm, promotes restorative sleep, and allows her to stay calm, energised, and focused despite the shorter days.

Red Light Therapy

A daily session on a red light mat forms part of Gemma’s wellness routine. Spending 10 to 15 minutes on the mat supports skin health, reduces inflammation, and provides a calm, restorative moment, adding a little extra wellbeing to the festive schedule.

Nutrition and Gentle Movement

While maintaining her exercise routine and supplements is especially important during the winter, Gemma takes a break from the gym on Christmas Day and Boxing Day. She swaps intense workouts for brisk winter walks, enjoying the fresh, crisp air. Even gentle movement like this helps keep energy levels steady, supports overall wellbeing, and makes it easier to balance festive indulgence with staying active.

Winter Skincare for a Healthy Glow

Cold weather can be harsh on skin, so Gemma relies on her Gem & Tonic moisturisers for face and body. These mineral-rich products provide essential hydration and that much-needed glow! (Gemma also loves using them on her children’s cheeks to stop them getting dry and chapped!)

If you’ve not tried our Gem & Tonic skincare yet, then you must check them out here! And did we mention they fit perfectly in a stocking?!

Simple, Consistent, Joyful

Gemma’s festive wellness routine proves that staying healthy isn’t about perfection. It’s about simple, consistent habits, a little self-care, and enjoying the season without guilt.