There’s a certain stillness that arrives toward the end of the year. The air feels cooler, the days grow shorter, and life seems to gently nudge me inward…to reflect, to realign, and to remember what truly matters. Every year around this time, I find myself sitting with a warm drink, looking back on the months behind me. There’s always so much that’s happened. Joys I didn’t expect, challenges I didn’t plan for, moments of growth I didn’t see coming.

Towards the end of autumn of last year, I started building what I call my “immune-boosting and self-care rituals.” They’re not complicated…just small, steady habits that help me stay grounded, healthy, and calm before the winter winds roll in. They have changed a bit this year as I am a work in progress, but please allow me to share these routines with you.

Mental health is an integral part of overall well-being. Developing effective coping strategies is essential for managing challenges and enhancing resilience. In this blog, I will briefly touch base on ten key coping strategies that can support mental health and well-being.