“Ugh, I just don’t want to leave the house,” becomes the cry of many people when the weather goes from sunny and warm to dark and gloomy. When the snow and rain starts to pummel the outside, how do you keep yourself emotionally healthy? Protecting your emotional health becomes essential during the winter season when every part of you just wants to go to sleep and wake up when 60 degree weather comes back.
Start a Project
Have you been meaning to organize those pictures from last summer’s family reunion into a scrapbook? What about that closet that you have been meaning to clean? Starting a project when the weather gets bad will cause your brain to become engaged in something meaningful and allow you to feel as though you have accomplished something of importance.
Get Coffee With a Friend
Catching up with friends during this time will allow you to engage in relationships and continue to feel connected with people. A conversation with a good friend can lift the mood and cause you to become more productive in other areas of your life.
Find A Fun Winter Activity
Snowboarding, cross-country skiing and ice-skating all offer examples of activities that can help you maintain your exercise during the winter. Trying a new activity may help you gain an appreciation for the winter. You may find yourself looking forward to the season where you can engage in your newfound fun.
Turn On The Lights
Many people can become depressed during the winter simply because of lack of light. Open your window shades, sit next to a lamp, or start a fire in the fireplace. The lights will help lift your mood.
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