Winter is always the time of year where things slow down and there’s less happening. Years ago, I used to dread this time of year, it’s colder, darker, and the holidays are over. But, throughout the last few years, I’ve learned to make the most of this time and romanticize the slowness this season brings. Here are some of my tips on how to romanticize this time of year.
My Tips
- Work on a home project. After the holidays, I always seem to feel inspired to work on a new area of my home. I suspect it’s because the home can look like a blank canvas after the holiday decor is put away, but it’s fun devoting extra time to certain areas within the home.
- Have a game night with friends. Since it’s typically colder in the winter months, time inside is more likely to occur. Make it fun with some friends and enjoy a night in together.
- Plan a weekend trip. I talked a lot about this in my recent post about prioritizing travel but there’s so much to be said for a weekend trip even if it’s a local trip. Having a fun weekend away or weekend plans can be a great way to romanticize the slowness of the winter season.
- Create cozy routines in the home. Since we are more likely to stay in this time of year, creating a routine that’s romanticized is a fun way to make the most of the time. This could be enjoying coffee or tea in the morning with a book, cuddling up on the couch with extra blankets, lighting candles at night to bring in more light, cracking the windows to let in some fresh crisp air, etc. Have fun with this one!
- Pick up a new hobby. I’ve had so much fun lately exploring new hobbies such as watercoloring, scrapbooking, embroidering, and practicing with new film cameras. Hobbies are a great way to find life work balance and they also give you more activities to prioritize at home or during slow seasons.
- Spend time outdoors. If you live in an area that snows, go for a snowy walk! If not, spend time outside bundled up taking in some fresh air, walks and time in nature are still important in the winter.
- Explore new shops, restaurants, or coffee shops in your area. Spend time in a new coffee spot, find a new thrift store, try out a restaurant for a meal, etc. Making the most of indoor activities in the area can be a fun way to romanticize the winter.
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