As the snow begins to pile up, it’s quite obvious that winter is upon us. The cold air tends to keep us cooped up in the house and maybe feeling a little blue. Don’t worry! Here are some quick pick-me-up ideas to make winter fun again. So what do you say? Let’s get up, get ready and have an amazing time this winter! Bye, bye winter blues.
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Awesome Ways To Beat The Winter Blues
1) Get Outside – Yes, I know it’s cold outside, but that doesn’t mean you can’t have fun! Bundle up with your hat and mitts and get ready for some winter fun. Why not go skiing or snowshoeing with your besties? Don’t forget sledding, kids can’t have all the fun.You’ll be surprised how refreshed you’ll feel after exercising and getting outside, even if only for a short outing. Fresh air works wonders.
2) Take a Class – Sign up for an art class or an exercise class. Classes can range from pottery making to painting to Zumba and kickboxing. There’s seriously something for everyone. Recruit a friend to join you on your endeavor whatever it may be. It’ll be a weekly fun outing and something to look forward to during your week.
3) Volunteer – There are a lot of people who do not have a warm place to sleep at night or a hot plate of food for supper in the winter. Give back to your community. Helping others always warm the heart and is a great reminder of what is truly important.
4) Cook – Grab some of your besties and cook together! There are so many yummy, healthy recipes to try. Comfort food is always a favorite in the winter but makes sure you try some other recipes too. It’s all about variety and balance. Click here for some yummy recipes.
5) Play – Be a kid again. Winter was always one of the most fun seasons to be young. Get outside and build a snowman or go sledding. Have some good old-fashioned, childish fun. Why not? Taylor Swift proves that it’s 100% cool to make a snowman with your besties. Click here to see the awesome picture!
6) Meditate – Meditation can be a hard skill to master, but you can if you take your time and practice. There are many different ways to meditate and chill out this winter. You could try yoga, meditation videos on youtube or even an adult coloring book. Meditating is great for your mind, body, and soul. It’s a good way to clear your mind. Take some positive time for yourself and relax.
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Beat the winter blues with these six great suggestions. Enjoy this winter and don’t let cabin fever get you down. Spend time with friends and family and get outside!
Great tips! my husband had the winter blues bad when we lived in CT. I even changed the lightbulbs in our house to be natural lighting to feel like the sun, not sure if it helped, but I tried, lol
Every bit helps!
I can’t believe it but I am ready for spring even though we have had a mild winter but I am ready to go enjoy the outdoors.
WE love LOVE to take our girls skiing, help them enjoy the cold instead of hate it!
I love getting outside to play in the snow in the winter. We just had out first snow here this week & out we went – so much fun!
Me too, I hope I get enough snow to build a snowman. I settled the other day for using a sand bucket to make snow castles.
Was just talking to the hubs tonight about taking a winter class or something with photography that is both enjoyable and knowledgeable. Of course, cooking always beats the blues for me, most of the time!
Oh, photography is a great idea! What a great excuse to get outside in nature.
What great ideas to forget about the cold weather. I would add a movie night snuggling by an open fire is perfect too!
Get outside, yes, yes, that is the best one. But it is just too dang cold for me! Actually, I think it is more the fact that I have to get three little ones suited up to leave the house as well…
Yes even in the winter getting outside for a few is a must. I feel must better after a little bit of light.
We don’t have to contend with snow down here, but on cold, wet, stormy days (like last night and this morning) it’s a great time to get lost in a good book with something warm to drink. Board games are another fun way to pass the time–grab a Scrabble board, Apples to Apples, or Scattegories to make some hours fly by!
We like to play paddle tennis in the winter or snuggle inside by the fireplace and watch a movie. We’ve also been known to have crazy family game nights and ping pong tournaments. Anything that allows us to bond as a family is something we want to do!
Definitely get outside as much as you can! I love walking our dog on the (not too cold) brisk mornings. Gets the body moving! And I usually meditate daily too.