As winter settles over Perth and the days grow shorter, we’ve found ourselves reflecting on the kind of energy that really matters not just the kind that powers through a busy schedule, but the kind that keeps us clear-headed, resilient, and present through the darker months.

It’s easy to feel foggy and drained this time of year. The temptation to hibernate, skip routines, and coast through the season is strong. But we’ve learned that supporting our energy and mental clarity isn’t about pushing harder it’s about smarter, more mindful choices that respect the rhythm of the season and our own bodies.

Here’s how we’re tending to that inner spark this winter.

Why Winter Often Feels Like a Slump

Even in a mild Australian winter, our bodies and minds respond to the seasonal shift. Cooler weather and less daylight can subtly disrupt our sleep, mood, and focus.

What happens to us in winter?

When the light fades earlier, our circadian rhythms can get thrown off. Melatonin production ramps up too soon, leaving us sleepy or unmotivated before the day is over. We also tend to spend less time outdoors, meaning lower vitamin D levels and less exposure to the mental clarity that comes from fresh air and sunshine.

How we notice the slump:

• Mornings feel heavier: It’s harder to get moving without the sunrise to greet us.
  

• Mental fog creeps in: Concentration and memory feel less sharp by afternoon.
  

• Mood dips: Some of us feel more irritable or low without even realising it.
  

• Energy crashes earlier: By dinner, we’re ready to crawl into bed.
  

Understanding this has helped us be more compassionate with ourselves and more intentional about how we support our minds and bodies.

How We’re Supporting Our Energy and Clarity

Rather than fighting the season, we’re working with it adopting habits and supports that align with our needs right now.

Keeping Our Mornings Bright and Purposeful

We’ve started to treat mornings as a sacred window to set the tone for the day.

What our mornings now include:

• Getting outside early: Even 10 minutes of morning light helps regulate our body clock and lifts our mood.
  

• Hydrating before caffeine: Starting with warm water and a little sea salt before that first coffee clears the overnight cobwebs.
  

• Gentle stretching or movement: Nothing strenuous just enough to wake up our circulation and shake off the sluggishness.
  

• A drop of Methylene Blue in water: We’ve noticed that this high-purity supplement helps sharpen our focus and gives our mental energy a subtle but noticeable lift. If you’re curious about how Methylene Blue supports mitochondrial and cognitive health, you can learn more here.

Nourishing Our Brains and Bodies Through Food

Food plays a bigger role than we realised in sustaining mental clarity and mood.

Winter-friendly meals to fuel mind and body:

Instead of reaching for heavy, comfort foods every day, we aim for warm, nutrient-dense meals.

Our go-to choices:

• Oats with nuts and berries: A comforting, brain-boosting breakfast that keeps us full.
  

• Leafy greens in stews and soups: Adds vitamins and minerals even when raw salads aren’t appealing.
  

• Omega-3 rich fish: Helps with mood and cognitive function.
  

• Herbal teas: Instead of endless coffee, which leaves us jittery and crashes later.
  

We also supplement with targeted products when needed including Methylene Blue for mitochondrial efficiency and occasional adaptogens for stress support.

Moving to Shake Off the Fog

Even though it’s tempting to skip exercise when it’s cold, movement remains one of the best ways to clear mental fog and boost mood.

How we’re making it manageable:

We’ve stopped thinking of movement as “workouts” and started treating it as a chance to reconnect with our bodies.

Some practices that work for us:

• Quick yoga flows at home: No need to brave the chill outside.
  

• Walking meetings: Bundling up and walking during calls gets blood flowing and sparks creativity.
  

• Dance breaks: Just putting on music and moving freely to break up a sluggish afternoon.
  
  

Protecting Our Mental Space

Winter can also bring more time indoors and more noise from the outside world if we’re not careful. We’ve made it a point to create boundaries that protect our mental clarity.

Steps we’re taking to quiet the mental chatter:

It’s not just what we do, but what we stop doing, that helps keep our energy clear.

What’s helping us:

• Limiting screens after dinner: Giving our brains time to wind down without the glow of devices.
  

• Practising stillness: Even five minutes of meditation or mindful breathing makes a difference.
  

• Journaling before bed: Clears lingering thoughts so sleep comes more easily.
  

• Saying no more often: Protecting our time and attention for what truly matters.
  
  

Final Thoughts: The Energy We Cultivate Matters

We’ve learned that winter doesn’t have to mean giving in to the fog, fatigue, and forgetfulness that often accompany it. With a little intention and the help of practices and products that support our brain and body we can feel just as vibrant and clear-headed as we do in summer.

Supporting our mitochondrial health, getting light and movement, eating nourishing foods, and creating mental space has allowed us to embrace winter’s slower pace without losing our spark.

If you’ve been feeling the weight of the season, we invite you to try some of these small shifts too. Your energy and clarity are worth protecting no matter what the weather outside says.

Here’s to feeling steady, sharp, and supported this winter.