9 Ways to Survive Winter ...

By Alison

9 Ways to Survive Winter ...

If you love winter, then lucky you. Stop reading. You don’t need this post! Many of us hate winter with a passion though, and can’t wait for the first signs of spring. Sadly, hibernation is not an option for humans, so we have to cope with the cold and dark evenings as best we can. Here are some tips on how to get through the season.

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It Won’t Last

It Won’t Last Photo Credit: Haribo's Photos

Yes, it comes round every year, but winter won’t last forever, even if it sometimes does seem endless. So console yourself with the knowledge that spring will be back again, even if not for a while yet.

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Migrate

If you have the option, do what the birds do – fly south for the winter. This may not be practical, but it’s certainly a nice thought! Where I live, winters are not as cold as in my home country, but since the summers are also warmer I do find that I still feel cold in winter and am tempted to head south …

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Emigrate

Emigrate Photo Credit: Chodaboy

Of course, you can always opt for a permanent move to sunnier places if you really can’t bear winter weather. Some islands such as Malta and the Canaries have a fairly stable climate, so winters are not particularly cold. Or there’s always the Caribbean.

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Glass Half Full

Enjoy the positive side of winter. Yes, there are some! Think of how lovely it is to have a real fire, or snuggle up under a blanket. Then there’s hot chocolate. Plus you can wear gorgeous coats and boots.

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Close Curtains

Close Curtains Photo Credit: Gabriela Camerotti

There definitely is a psychological effect to closing the curtains. I find that as soon as it gets dark (not before, as I like to maximise the light coming in), I feel better if I then shut the curtains. It must feel like shutting the winter out. Anyway, it definitely works!

Famous Quotes

Men in general judge more from appearances than from reality. All men have eyes, but few have the gift of penetration.

Niccolò Machiavelli
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Get out

Out and about, that is. When it’s cold outside, it’s very tempting to stay indoors and turn up the heating. I like to take advantage of a sunny day, though, and go for long walks. Whether it’s in an urban setting, or wandering through parks and woods, getting some fresh air and exercise helps shake off that winter torpor.

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Maximise Daylight

I’m a night owl, rather than an early bird, but when the days are shorter I try to get up earlier so that I can enjoy more daylight hours. At least I try – I’m not very good at it! Still, when I do manage it, I find that I feel better for making the most of the natural light.

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Catch up

Are there any improvements you’ve been meaning to make to the house, or any long-term projects you’ve not had time for? Take advantage of wanting to stay indoors, or being being stuck in owing to bad weather, and focus on catching up with anything you’ve been meaning to do.

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Winter Projects

Winter Projects Photo Credit: *Cinnamon

Given that autumn and winter last quite a long time, why not find a special project to work on during that time? They say everyone has a book in them, and you could certainly get quite a lot of it done over winter – or maybe even finish it.

How do you feel about winter – is it your favourite season, or can’t you wait for it to be over? What methods do you use to cope if you’re not a fan?

Top Photo Credit: Pink Sherbet Photography

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I'm glad I'm not the only one!!! When people are complaining that it's cold, I'm secretly warm on the inside. Thanks everyone.

I am probably in the minority but I adore winter, sorry everyone. I like the curtains open so I can soak up the few rays coming from the distant winter sun. I like looking at the frost on the blades of grass in the back garden. More then anything else I love the fact I can dress up and look like a sheep and blame it on the fact it is cold. I am maybe one of the few but I guess it's because I'm lucky to live in a house and be able to put the heating on. It's the homeless I worry about.

Oh winter...I feel like winter is year round where I live sometimes. If we get a warm day during summer, I always feel practically naked wearing one layer of pants and a 3/4 length shirt. Before I started to experience chronic pain I would cross country ski, snow shoe, snow board, ice climb, and hike happily in the snow and on the ice. Now, however, I want to hibernate and this is not helped when my four cats seem so blissfully content sleeping all day. I need to learn to cope with winter, however, because I don't have the option of moving elsewhere.

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