The more snow and cold a person experiences during the winter time, the more likely he or she is going to experience "winter blues." Assuming a trip to the tropics is out of the question, what can you do to keep yourself going a few months more?
- Move. Not move away, but move your body. The last thing you probably want to do is exercise, but it is the best thing for your tired body. Even a little bit of weak sunshine and a short walk to get the blood flowing can loosen up those cobwebs.
- Heat it up. Heat of any kind will help. Hot drinks, roaring fires, saunas, hot tubs... Warm your body and soul.
- Turn up the lights. Even if you don't have an official Seasonal Affective Disorder diagnosis, light therapy helps with alertness and mood. Keep bright lights on in the rooms you spend the most time in, including your office.
- Catch a rainbow. Brightness also comes in colors. Be sure to have color in your wardrobe every day. Consider using some down time at home to paint or redecorate a room. Fresh flowers, even some inexpensive daisies or carnations, can make Spring seem much closer.
- Do it differently. Variety really is the spice of life. Get out of the house and try a new restaurant. Take a class or learn a new skill or hobby. Take a different route to work or plan a weekend getaway.
- Be positive. Read inspiring stories. Turn off the evening news. Post favorite motivational quotes in your bedroom or office. Spring, with all its promise, will come.
- Use your imagination. Watch movies about tropical places or read books about a desert locale. Somehow, it tricks your mind into thinking you're in a warm place.
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