Everyday Happiness - Finding Harmony and Bliss
Education:Self-Improvement
Do you ever feel gloomy in the winter? Does your happiness sap away with each gray day? In this episode of Everyday Happiness, we discuss how to beat the winter blues!
Transcript:
Welcome to Everyday Happiness where we create lasting happiness, in about 2 minutes a day, through my signature method of Intentional Margins® (creating harmony between your to-dos and your priorities), happiness science, and musings about life.
I'm your host Katie Jefcoat, and I don’t know about you, but I tend to get cooped up during the winter. Those long gray days seem to pile on each other until I get cabin fever. One of my teammates grew up in Seattle, where SAD (seasonal affective disorder) hit a large part of the population. Many people got the blues and found themselves sinking into slumps. While many believe that winter is the time to curl up next to the fire and be lazy, and it can be in part, there are so many fun winter activities that you can partake in to beat the winter blues.
Today, I want to share with you just a few ideas on how to get out of the house and kick those blues to the curb.
First, literally, get outside. You can still head outside for a brief walk on rainy or snowy days. If you do get some snow, I encourage you to play in it. Whether that means making a snowman or snowwoman, making snow angels, or sledding it, do it. If you are interested in winter snow sports, such as ice hockey, skating, skiing, or snowboarding, make it a priority to get to the rink or the slopes at least three times during the winter season!
Second, try something new! There will be days when the weather is beyond gloomy, and staying inside is the best choice, but that “inside” doesn’t have to be your home. I encourage you to find a new adventure to try. Maybe it is an exhibit at a local museum, getting tickets to a sporting event, or seeing a play. With so many crazy and wild things to do in the world, I guarantee you can find something you have never tried before.
Third, build your social bonds. During the winter, it can be hard to connect with others. After the holidays, people are burnt out on peopling and are often deep into their new year’s goals. However, I encourage you to make an effort to build those social connections. Perhaps you host a potluck, organize a progressive dinner party, make a weekly coffee date with a friend, or even pick up the phone to call a loved one. While it may seem small, the impact will be huge!
That’s all for now! In the comments, let me know what activities you enjoy doing to beat the winter blues! And remember, Kindness is Contagious. Making a positive impact in your community is a great way to boost your happiness this winter.
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