5 Tips for Surviving this Looong Winter

by Kassandra Lamb

If you live in the continental U.S. you are probably as sick of winter as I am by now. As we count the days until spring, I thought I’d share some of my favorite ways to keep my body warm and my spirits high when it’s cold and dreary outside.

Silk long underwear:
I love my silk long johns! They keep my legs toasty under slacks without being bulky. Really important if you sit most of the day at a computer like I do. (And of course the coldest corner of our house is where my computer desk is.)

Calves and feet have the poorest circulation and get cold the easiest, so keeping them warm helps keep all of you warm. Thick socks and a warm pair of slippers are a good idea around the house as well.

Sunshine:
The reduced amount of sunshine in the winter can cause lethargy, drowsiness and even depression. So get outside as much as possible and let that winter sun shine on your face.

If you can’t get outside much and/or you’re particularly prone to winter depression consider getting a light box that simulates sunshine.

These have come way down in price in recent years. You can even get them on Amazon. What doesn’t Amazon carry? (This is a rhetorical question.)

Stay active:
In the winter, it is so easy to slide into a sedentary life style, which just makes us more lethargic.

Physical activity stimulates our metabolism, giving us more energy. So get out there and take a walk, go to the gym, take a Zumba class. Do something!

Plan something fun:
Throw a party, plan a weekend getaway. Give yourself something to get excited about!

Whenever I am due for a new vehicle, I try to get it during the winter. It’s hard to be depressed when you’re tooling around town surrounded by that new car smell!

Stock up on books:
Last but not least, use those long winter evenings to catch up on your to-be-read list. After all, snuggled next to the fireplace is such an excellent place to read!

If you’re not a reader, what are you doing on our blog? 😉

Seriously, an alternative to reading would be catching up on those movies you’ve been meaning to watch.

And hang in there. Spring will come eventually. It always does!

What’s your favorite way to keep yourself warm and in good spirits during the winter?

Posted by Kassandra Lamb. Kassandra is a retired psychotherapist turned mystery writer. She writes the Kate Huntington mystery series.

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