27 Simple Ways to Beat the Cold Weather, Pre-Winter Blues

Are you feeling a little off,

Down in the dumps?,

“Blah?”

Don’t worry, my darling. It seems like you just may be dealing with a little case of the cold-weather, pre-winter blues. And I’m totally with you on this one!

As I hiked through the pouring rain in 40-degree weather the other evening, carrying multiple tote bags for a work function, a part of me just wanted to break down and cry. Mind you, that morning I had an argument — er, disagreement — over my recent health insurance bills and then had to trek an hour out of my way because I left some items for my event in the hubby’s car. Did I mention I spilt dressing on my favorite jeans?

It was pretty much the epitome of one of those days. You know the type.

So I reached out to twitter world, asking for favorite ways to perk up on those gooey, rainy, less than perfect days.

I loved all of the suggestions, from curling up with a hot cup o’ coffee + macaroons to squeezing in a sweat session at the gym. Here are some of my personal favorites:

1. Curl up with a magazine or good book.

2. Book an appointment for a mani pedi – you so deserve it

3. Sip on some hot herbal tea.

4. Take yourself on a lunch date – sushi for one, please?

5. Turn your shower into a steam room

6. Brew a pot of homemade seasonal coffee – pumpkin spice and toasted almond are my favorites right now!

7. Take a nap.

8. Take a bath.

9. Breathe in some essential oils – I’m loving Badger’s Cheerful Mind Balm!

10. Cuddle someone you love.

11. Write. Color. Craft. Paint. Be creative.

12. Pop in an old-time favorite movie