Jan 27, 2015 / Blog

Top 4 Tips to Fight The Winter Blues

Many people find winter, (especially January!) the hardest time of the year.

So far we have been very lucky this winter. (Hopefully I don’t speak to soon and have to deal with the wrath of Old Man Winter following this blog post!)

As much as I LOVE spring and summer, I have learned that (as with anything in life) you must endure the bad to be able to fully enjoy and relish the good.

Here are my Top 4 Tips to Help Fight the Winter Blues!

1. Embrace It!
Winter only comes once a year and it usually only lasts about 90 days. I understand this is tough for many as getting outside may not be the best option, but if you can embrace winter in any way, you may actually learn to like it. Get skiing lessons, go to a hockey game, lace up those skates or perhaps just go fro a brisk walk and enjoy the silence that winter brings. Whatever activity you choose to do, embrace it and know that with each passing day summer is on it’s way.

 

2. Eat Hearty Food
I don’t know about you, but eating a juicy steak with red wine and all the fixin’s doesn’t suit me well in the heat of summer. Let yourself indulge in some heavier foods this winter like roasts, stews and try out some new comfort food recipes you’ve always waned to make. Just make sure to keep it healthy as we need those extra nutrients in winter.

 

3. Slow Down and Take Time For You
I find the spring and summer season to be so busy and hectic! Instead of longing for days when your calendar is jam-packed, allow yourself to slow down in winter and do the things you feel you never have time for. Read a book, go to the gym, learn an instrument. Challenging yourself in a new and interesting way may have you looking forward to this down time next winter.

 

4. Go On A Holiday
This one may seem obvious but even taking a long weekend to go somewhere to catch some sun can be really beneficial in the dark winter months. Getting out of the heavy winter coats even for a few days can really recharge your batteries. If you can’t get away, get Vitamin D in any way you can; get outside, take a supplement or just open your blinds and let the sun shine in!

We’d love to hear from you! What do you do to beat the winter blues?

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