Around about February, winter officially seems to last forever. It's like it will never, ever end. So what do you do when the days stretch out and become interminable? There are several options, but combating those feelings is probably the best way to go. In that spirit, here are 7 ways to prepare for February doldrums.
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1. Take a Vacation
If you can, February is a great time to take a vacation, even if it's a short weekend getaway. Just going somewhere away from all the snow piling up around you can make a difference – even if you go somewhere that has its own snow. At least it's new snow, and new piles of slush, and new swatches of grey sky, you know what I mean?
Oh, you know that feeling when winter seems to drag on forever, and you're stuck in this cold, gloomy slump? That's what folks call the February doldrums! It's when the winter blues really hit home for a lot of us.
Great question! It's mostly because February is smack dab in the middle of winter, and by this point, the excitement of the holidays has worn off. The cold and lack of sunshine can bring your mood down. Plus, we often get restless for spring!
Ah, glad you asked! Try soaking up any sunshine you can, even if that means just standing by a window. Also, staying active, eating well, and connecting with friends or family can make a world of difference. Basically, anything that lifts your spirits!
Absolutely, you're not alone! February doldrums are pretty common, and lots of people feel this way. Winter months can be tough, but knowing that others feel it too can be comforting, and it means you're normal!
Oh, there's so much you can do! Try a new hobby, like knitting or painting, go for walks even if it's chilly, have a cozy movie night, or even start planning for spring with some indoor gardening. Just get creative!
2. Decorate for Valentine's Day
Sometimes all you need to shove back February doldrums is a little color in your life. One great way to get that is to decorate for Valentine's Day. If you downright hate Valentine's Day, this probably isn't the best option for you, but otherwise, it's a great way to incorporate some vibrancy in your life. Reds and pinks and purples, hearts and cupids and candy – who can be full of malaise surrounded by those kinds of things?
Oh, you know that feeling when winter seems to drag on forever, and you're stuck in this cold, gloomy slump? That's what folks call the February doldrums! It's when the winter blues really hit home for a lot of us.
Great question! It's mostly because February is smack dab in the middle of winter, and by this point, the excitement of the holidays has worn off. The cold and lack of sunshine can bring your mood down. Plus, we often get restless for spring!
Ah, glad you asked! Try soaking up any sunshine you can, even if that means just standing by a window. Also, staying active, eating well, and connecting with friends or family can make a world of difference. Basically, anything that lifts your spirits!
Absolutely, you're not alone! February doldrums are pretty common, and lots of people feel this way. Winter months can be tough, but knowing that others feel it too can be comforting, and it means you're normal!
Oh, there's so much you can do! Try a new hobby, like knitting or painting, go for walks even if it's chilly, have a cozy movie night, or even start planning for spring with some indoor gardening. Just get creative!
3. Scrapbook
Scrapbooking is also a great way to make February seem a little brighter and better. See, when you start looking at memories from other times, it helps you remember those times, of course, so you can see, touch, smell, taste, and hear them. Who cares about the grey stretch of February when you can be transported to your daughter's fourth birthday party, the day of your college graduation, or your parents' 30th wedding anniversary?
Oh, you know that feeling when winter seems to drag on forever, and you're stuck in this cold, gloomy slump? That's what folks call the February doldrums! It's when the winter blues really hit home for a lot of us.
Great question! It's mostly because February is smack dab in the middle of winter, and by this point, the excitement of the holidays has worn off. The cold and lack of sunshine can bring your mood down. Plus, we often get restless for spring!
Ah, glad you asked! Try soaking up any sunshine you can, even if that means just standing by a window. Also, staying active, eating well, and connecting with friends or family can make a world of difference. Basically, anything that lifts your spirits!
Absolutely, you're not alone! February doldrums are pretty common, and lots of people feel this way. Winter months can be tough, but knowing that others feel it too can be comforting, and it means you're normal!
Oh, there's so much you can do! Try a new hobby, like knitting or painting, go for walks even if it's chilly, have a cozy movie night, or even start planning for spring with some indoor gardening. Just get creative!
4. Start a New Hobby
In line with that is this: when winter seems like it will never end, it's the perfect time to start in on a new hobby. You need something to occupy your time, and a hobby is a great way to do that. Learning how to do something new is also a great way to distract yourself. Learn how to knit or skate or bowl; take up French or Chinese.
Oh, you know that feeling when winter seems to drag on forever, and you're stuck in this cold, gloomy slump? That's what folks call the February doldrums! It's when the winter blues really hit home for a lot of us.
Great question! It's mostly because February is smack dab in the middle of winter, and by this point, the excitement of the holidays has worn off. The cold and lack of sunshine can bring your mood down. Plus, we often get restless for spring!
Ah, glad you asked! Try soaking up any sunshine you can, even if that means just standing by a window. Also, staying active, eating well, and connecting with friends or family can make a world of difference. Basically, anything that lifts your spirits!
Absolutely, you're not alone! February doldrums are pretty common, and lots of people feel this way. Winter months can be tough, but knowing that others feel it too can be comforting, and it means you're normal!
Oh, there's so much you can do! Try a new hobby, like knitting or painting, go for walks even if it's chilly, have a cozy movie night, or even start planning for spring with some indoor gardening. Just get creative!
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5. Cook
Cooking just makes you feel better sometimes – and even if it doesn't, eating what you've cooked probably will. Banish those doldrums by feeling your home with the warmth and delicious smells of a scrumptious, home cooked meal. It makes everything seem brighter.
Oh, you know that feeling when winter seems to drag on forever, and you're stuck in this cold, gloomy slump? That's what folks call the February doldrums! It's when the winter blues really hit home for a lot of us.
Great question! It's mostly because February is smack dab in the middle of winter, and by this point, the excitement of the holidays has worn off. The cold and lack of sunshine can bring your mood down. Plus, we often get restless for spring!
Ah, glad you asked! Try soaking up any sunshine you can, even if that means just standing by a window. Also, staying active, eating well, and connecting with friends or family can make a world of difference. Basically, anything that lifts your spirits!
Absolutely, you're not alone! February doldrums are pretty common, and lots of people feel this way. Winter months can be tough, but knowing that others feel it too can be comforting, and it means you're normal!
Oh, there's so much you can do! Try a new hobby, like knitting or painting, go for walks even if it's chilly, have a cozy movie night, or even start planning for spring with some indoor gardening. Just get creative!
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6. Exercise
It's hard to be down or depressed when you remain active. Exercising throughout the month of February will fill you with endorphins and adrenaline, and it's almost impossible to give into the doldrums at that point. Do what you can to exercise and stay active, and the last part of winter is going to go by in a flash.
Oh, you know that feeling when winter seems to drag on forever, and you're stuck in this cold, gloomy slump? That's what folks call the February doldrums! It's when the winter blues really hit home for a lot of us.
Great question! It's mostly because February is smack dab in the middle of winter, and by this point, the excitement of the holidays has worn off. The cold and lack of sunshine can bring your mood down. Plus, we often get restless for spring!
Ah, glad you asked! Try soaking up any sunshine you can, even if that means just standing by a window. Also, staying active, eating well, and connecting with friends or family can make a world of difference. Basically, anything that lifts your spirits!
Absolutely, you're not alone! February doldrums are pretty common, and lots of people feel this way. Winter months can be tough, but knowing that others feel it too can be comforting, and it means you're normal!
Oh, there's so much you can do! Try a new hobby, like knitting or painting, go for walks even if it's chilly, have a cozy movie night, or even start planning for spring with some indoor gardening. Just get creative!
7. Take Creative Pictures
A great way to battle those grey February days is to look for what's beautiful about it. That may be inside or outside, it doesn't matter – you can still take a picture of it. If you can't find beauty in the interminable stretch of winter's final months, make some beauty yourself.
February may be the shortest month, but at times it really does seem endless. There is no reason to let it stretch on like that. What do you do when you start to get a little stir crazy in winter?
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Peachy: I just did number one. It totally recharged me.:)
peachy: ahhh.... great to be living in a tropical country :P
Peachy: Let me rephrase that. hahaha I came from a vacation and it totally... hehe
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