It’s not the stuffed clothes or the tight boots. It’s not the dim, pleasing sunlight or the need for prolonged exercise to keep warm. It’s just the unbearable cold, which might render winter a non-favorite for those who enjoy bright, sunny days and probably some sweat to keep fit. While all the aspects of cooler weather can bring a great smile, its treacherous, unforgiving freeze can bite right into your daily routine and comfortable schedule.
If the bygone years have given you shivering days and made you lose out on commitments, then it’s time to combat and alter those encounters. Converting this short season into a realm of varied experiences and creating interesting possibilities will make you optimistic about the next four months, while preserving your yearly dedications.
The morning deal: Short days are a distinguished feature of this time of the year. You need to focus on covering your daytime work or activities accordingly. For example, if you prefer jogging along the beach, then late afternoons can no longer be the perfect time. You might get demotivated by the early sunset, and heavy wind can further add to your dismay. Consider shifting to early mornings as they are not only pleasant but also provide necessary vitamin D, otherwise limited due to the season. Moreover this experience resembles the one you have during your much loved, warm summer days, thereby lightening your mood.
The bizarre plan: Think of a unique activity, which can be easily carried out throughout the season or most of it. This will definitely reduce your dislike toward the chill as you turn it into a learning opportunity. Photography might be interesting to start with. Rains can create beautiful scenes and bring life to everything around us. It’s the only time of the year where you get to click pictures of water droplets on windows or children playing in a puddle, for example. Make the most of it and maybe you can use them later. Get creative.
Those hot beverages: What better way to feel warm, than drink warm! Moving away from the classic dependency on coffee and tea, try out other alternatives. Hot chocolate, Apple cider etc, can give an enriching feel. For those who aren’t into limiting their tea intake, herbal tea is a better deal. Be healthy. You don’t want to spoil your appetite drinking liquids, which might damage the system from within. Amid all of this, don’t forget the most important one – water. Generally the intake reduces at this time causing various ill effects. Try having lukewarm water with a spoon of honey, garlic and a drop of lemon to keep your immune system healthy.
Doing the ordinary: Continue your work and chores as they are. Keep your progress on-going and don’t stress about the minimal changes. Studies have indicated that the onset of a new season can get people worried about their attire. To reduce this feeling, you can adhere to changing only the necessary things. Pre-planning can also help in this regard. Get your home ready for winter. Fix that old heater before it’s too late and avoid shopping if your wardrobe already has tons of woolens stored. You don’t want to regret it later. In situations where you might want to cancel on plans due to bad weather, finding an alternate way to execute it is advisable, to reduce stress. And most of all, enjoy every minute in the best possible way.
Happy winter!
