Beat The Winter Blues - 30 Things To Do.

Winter blues, am I right?

Sometimes they are hard to shake. They're especially hard to shake when whisking away to another part of the world isn't all that appealing at the moment, and you're feeling 'stuck' at home with nothing to do because the whether sucks and everything is closed and you're all caught up on Love is Blind. But guys, that's just a feeling - it's not your reality. If you really think about it, there's so much you can do to boost your productivity, treat yourself, and keep from scrolling your life away while you wait for the weather to get warm.

When making this list, I was thinking of things I can do to shake up my routine a little bit and keep myself busy, but most importantly, things that would encourage me to unplug and be present in the moment. I'll be the first to admit my screen time percentage is scary high and I could use an excuse or two to put my phone away. 

If you can relate, you may appreciate this push to try something new, do something different, or make a list of your own. Not a list maker? Use mine!

30 Things To Do To Beat The Winter Blues

1. Deactivate at least one Social Media platform you consider a toxic waste of time.

2. Give yourself a pedicure complete with a foot soak, massage and polish. 

3. Go out to see a band or songwriter you've never listened to before.

4. Bake cookies.

5. Call a friend. 

6. Tackle a home improvement project you've been putting off.

7. Make a playlist of all your new favorite songs. 

8. Complete a craft or DIY project.

9. Go for a really long walk.

10. Write a letter to someone and mail it.

11. Buy a magazine and read it from cover to cover.

12. Organize your bedside table.

13. Go to a Print Shop and develop photos to frame, or create a photo album.

14. Organize pots, pans and dishes and donate what you no longer need.

15. Start planning your Spring Cleaning. Make lists and assign tasks to family members.

16. Organize your books, donate some and start reading one.

17. Plan an unusual date night with someone special.

18. Make time to meditate on new and good intentions.

19. Organize your clothes and donate what you no longer wear.

20. Dress warm and take your morning coffee to the beach.

21. Watch an old 'classic' movie and a new movie with your phone out of sight.

22. Complete a word puzzle from an actual puzzle book with an actual pencil.

23. Organize a junk drawer or a cluttered closet.

24. Look through your cookbooks and make a list of recipes you'd like to try.

25. Visit a friend or neighbor.

26. Invite someone over for tea.

27. Match lunch containers with lids, toss the extras.

28. Look for 'fridge-spiration' and organize your refrigerator to be more pleasing to the eye.

29. Plan a family fun day.

30. Go out for lunch alone.

Rachel Emmilee