Anti-Blue Monday, treat yourself with a me time

After the festive buzz of the holidays, January can feel long and heavy. The lights are dimmer, routines are back, and Blue Monday looms. The good news? Brussels is full of inspiring local spots where you can slow down, reconnect and recharge.

Whether you have one free hour or a whole day, this localguide.brussels selection turns Blue Monday into a true self-care escape.

☕ Ease into the day with great coffee

A good cup of coffee, tea or matcha is often the first step towards feeling better. These coffee shops are perfect for slowing down and enjoying the moment.

  • Drache Coffee Bar

  • Wide Awake Coffee

  • Kage

  • Stella

  • Corica

  • Akko

🧘‍♀️ Move mindfully with yoga or pilates

Mind and body go hand in hand. A gentle practice can make all the difference. These Brussels studios offer the perfect space to reconnect.

  • Yyoga

  • Yoga Loft

  • Brussels Yoga Pilates

  • Studio Ôm Yoga Pilates Matcha

  • BePilates

  • Animo Louise

🎨 Creativity instead of a workout

Not in the mood for sports? Creativity is just as powerful. Drawing, painting or shaping clay helps clear the mind.

  • Café Modelé

  • Art et Bulle

  • Moirés

  • Urban Therapy

  • Flash Capsule

🥡 Take-away lunch that truly comforts

Good food is part of self-care. These spots offer take-away meals that warm both body and soul.

  • Chou Sando

  • Assettiti e Mangia

  • Frites Atelier

  • Batar

  • Noordzee

📚 Get lost in a bookshop

Bookshops are perfect winter hideaways. Each of these has its own atmosphere and charm.

  • Tropismes

  • Librairie TULITU

  • Pêle-Mêle

  • Maison de la Bande Dessinée

  • Librairie Brüsel

  • Saint-Martin Bookshop

  • Evasion

💆‍♀️ Take care of your body – inside and out

End your day with deep relaxation. These Brussels addresses help you fully unwind.

  • Nasu head massage

  • Cosmeticary

  • Lovina Spa

  • Bath and Barley

  • Les Bulles à flotter

  • Herboristerie Desmecht

  • Herboristerie Moderne

✨ Turn Blue Monday into an opportunity

What if Blue Monday became an invitation to slow down, support local businesses and truly take care of yourself?

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Written by: Aline

2026-01-07T15:29:53