Now
that the holidays are over and all the decorations are put away, the thought of
the long winter ahead can be pretty depressing. Especially living in New
England, where in addition to the freezing cold, many days are just gray and
dreary. It makes me long for summer. So what to do?
Brighten
up the house. I start with my office, since that’s where I spend most of my
time. I like to fill it with candles and fresh flowers. You can purchase bouquets
inexpensively from your local grocery store.
Enjoy
a cup of herbal tea.
Instead
of a shower, take a long, hot bath and fill the tub with great-smelling salts
or bubble bath, and you’ll feel the stress fade away.
Simmer
a pot of water filled with cinnamon sticks. The scent will fill the house and
lift your spirits.
Listen
to your favorite upbeat music.
Think
spring and have a light dessert of sherbet or sorbet.
On
a sunny day, take a walk and really soak up those rays.
These
are just a few ways to beat the winter blahs. There are many more. What are
some that work for you?
~*~
USA
Today bestselling author Raine English writes sweet small-town romances. She
lives in New England with her family and her French bulldog, Bailey. For
information on her books, visit her website at www.RaineEnglish.com.
I open my window and set one of those sun-activated hula girls. On cloudy and foggy days, she stays quiet. But on days when the sun is shining I've got instant summer.
ReplyDeleteI'm not a fan of winter. After New Year I feel like hibernating until Spring time. I do take advantage of every nice day to go for a long walk with my dog. Today was cold but beautiful, sunny, the sky blue. I love some of your other ideas.
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