How to Crush the Winter Blues

[swvagirl]

Old man winter has hit my area hard over the past couple weeks. I love being outside, hiking through the woods and working in my garden are some of my favorite pastimes. I miss sunshine. I guess I am like a lot of people who get depressed during the dreary winter months.

So how do we get over our winter blues?

I researched the topic online and thought I would try out some of the suggestions to see which of them actually help brighten my mood.

After trying 10 different ideas, I found these 3 things really did help.

Exercise

Yes I know experts say exercise is the cure for everything but after 30 minutes of doing Zumba I felt a little lighter.

Treat Yourself

After I was able to dig my way out of my driveway, I scheduled an appointment at the local salon and treated myself to 30 minute massage and seaweed wrap. My mind and my skin thanked me!

Embrace the Season

I really think this one helped the most. I bundled up my kids and we hit the snow wide open. We built a snowman, tubed down the hill in our backyard and just rested in the snow letting the sun warm our faces. It was rejuvenating. It was perfect.

[fiego]

@swvagirl Only a couple more months (for some less depending on where you live) before winter is gone. I enjoy a combination of Exercise and Embrace the Season, getting bundled up with layers and then going for hikes is still very fun in the winter.

[Starfishlover]

What the hell is everyones problem? I love winter. Wish I was in a really cold climate every year. You have no idea how hot it is here in Australia. You can't sleep at night, you can't drink your coffee, you sweat like a pig and you stink.

[p0rtis26]

Take some Vitamin D3, Soooo many people are Vitamind D deficient from lack of sunlight especially during the winter.

[YourFutureEx]

Good take, bad timing.

[lumos]

yes treat yourself
turn into shrek