Say Goodbye to the Winter Blues

Less light and colder temperatures can make it hard to stay motivated for completing responsibilities. Whether it is going to the gym, meal-prepping, spending time with friends and family, or nurturing yourself, winter months make it all more challenging.

From colder temperatures to sparse daylight, it can be hard to stay motivated with the simple tasks of everyday life. There are ways to help your mind and body make it through winter with joy and ease.

Winter blues are not just a term to describe being down in the dumps during the winter months. It is actually a real medical condition that affects many people. Spend as much time in the daylight as possible; vitamin D has been linked to mood and energy.

As the seasons shift to winter, we are all challenged by the shorter days, lower temperatures, and inevitable cold. Instead of lamenting what you can't do in the winter, spend time doing activities that are more enjoyable in cold temperatures. Sit by a fire with a cup of hot chocolate, pile yourself with blankets and a good book, spending time practicing gratitude for your favorite landscape covered in freshly fallen snow.

Winter has its challenges. A few small changes can make a big difference in how you are able to enjoy the cold and the dark. There are lots of ideas you can explore this winter to help yourself feel more productive and motivated, such as doing things that make you happy no matter what the temperature is outside.

So put on your coat, hat, mittens, and go play in the snow!