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
This advice admittedly is not for everyone. But give it a try anyway to see for yourself. Beating the Abominable Winter Blues includes feeling accomplished and empowered. One great way to manufacture those feelings is to check off a list. So grab a pen and paper and make a to Read more…
Beating the blues can be as simple as directing your attention to helping someone else. There are many times everyday to make a difference to someone. Open a door, let someone out in traffic, be patient when someone makes a mistake, smile, give a compliment, just be nice. You never Read more…
Some of the common physical complaints I hear about in conjunction with winter blues include always being cold, numb fingers and toes, ugly dry skin, and stiff achy joints. When I stand up after sitting or lying down for more than 5 minutes I have been very stiff. I hobble Read more…
Something we’ve been doing for a couple years now is apple cider vinegar. I’m no expert on ACV but I know it’s important to use organic and “with the mother” on the label. I use Braggs. So every night I heat water on the stove in my old fashioned whistling Read more…
Oh we got our first good snow of the season today! I absolutely love watching the snow fall. It’s so peaceful and lovely. And when it snows I feel like the freezing cold weather is justified. We got in one sled ride down the hill before dark. The snow was Read more…