So I was reading a post “60 ideas to beat seasonal affected disorder” and #37 reads… (drumroll please)… attempt a roundhouse spin kick (cautiously)! What?! Ok, I said I’d try the advice I find and let you know if it works… here’s the instructions. Add a spin and use this Read more…
Today’s beat the Winter Blues advice is to act like you’re a kid! Remember when life was simple and everything was funny? So watch a Disney movie, or play a board game, or make hit cocoa with extra marshmallows! I recommend “Sing”. It’s on Netflix. Or the Lion King is Read more…
So today I walked into a the restroom at the restaurant and no one else was in there. The music was jamming pretty loud and I caught myself doing a little dance and thinking “I love it when this happens!” Now for those of you who know me, you know Read more…
Today I’m feeling very supported by my family and friends. It just happened that today it was expressed to me in many ways. And though I didn’t know I was supported and didn’t feel I was supported, the support was always there. So if you are collapsing into the Abominable Read more…
As crazy as it sounds, many recommend spending as much time as possible outdoors to battle the winter blues. So it pains me to say “let’s go for a hike” when it’s cold outside. But I still bundle up and go outside for a walk or a short sit on Read more…
Beating the winter blues, or any blues really, is easier when you have no reason to be down on yourself. To attain that, simply do your best. My best in the short dark cold days of winter is not the same as my best in the long bright warm days Read more…
Seriously! It’s twice as hard to beat the Abominable Winter Blues when all your energy is being leeched out by a nagging cold. I finally am feeling better today with 36 hours no cold meds! I’m really thankful it was only a nagging cold and not a severe flu or Read more…
I just made you say “what’s up dog?!” Ha! It’s been all over my Facebook the past 2 days, and it’s a sure cure for the Abominable Winter Blues! DOGS!!!! Get a dog! They make everything warmer, fuzzier, and happier. And the don’t judge you. Pure love. Sunrise 7:42 Sunset Read more…
So the past two days it has warmed up to the 50’s and low 60’s. For some reason I always seem to not be able to get warm when the temperature lands in this range. Maybe it’s because I don’t layer up like I do when it’s freezing. Maybe it’s Read more…
Yep. One of the top five suggestions I’ve found for beating the winter blues is to keep getting out of the house. No matter how cold, dark, or rainy it is, get out of the house. It will keep your spirits up. Sunrise 7:43 Sunset 5:51 Wake up temp 43