20 Ways to Beat The Winter Blues

We all know that the winter blues are a real thing. Here’s how to conquer them.

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I’ve written about overcoming the Monday blue in the past, which are also a real thing in my opinion. I will honestly say though, that I’ll take a busy Monday any day over the sometimes gloominess that the winter blue bring. For some reason, this year I’m feeling it more than ever. I’m not sure if it’s because the weather has been so crappy here in Ohio and the sun has barely been out, or the fact that it hasn’t yet really snowed so we haven’t done any winter sports yet. Either way, most of my days have been spent indoors lately (whomp, whomp) and I can tell that this shift is taking a toll on my mental health. So, I’m trying to change that.

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20 Ways to Beat The Winter Blues

1. Music

2. Plan something to look forward to.

3. Drink lots of water.

4. Workout!

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5. Actually get outside.

6. Sit under some artificial light.

7. Eat healthy.

8. Meditate on it.

9. Take your Vitamin D

10. Allow yourself to relax

11. Start knocking down your to-do list.

12. Do something good for others.

13. Cut back on sugar.

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14. Take care of your skin.

15. Host a girls night.

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16. Write down your intentions for the year.

17. Order a new planner.

18. Watch a funny movie.

19. Create a space that you love. 

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20. Diffuse essential oils for energy.

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Ready to beat the winter blues with me? What are you doing to get yourself out of the winter funk?

XOXO,

Allison