I dont know about you, but I rarely hear people say winter is their favorite season.
That winter isdark, cold, and miserable.
That said, she didnt always feel that way.
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Growing up, she was a self-professed Winter Hater.
It was something to be endured, not enjoyed, she tells SELF.
In fact, they kind of loved it.
So, whats the trick to not merely tolerating but straight-up relishing winter?
Listen, were not saying winter doesnt have its downsideslife is justdifferentduring the stretch between December and late March.
But if you believe that winters going to suck, well…its probably going to.
Your attention shapes your experience in profound ways, Dr. Leibowitz explains.
I also like skiing!
And how pretty the city gets when it snows!
Try your best not to talk trash about it, either.
On the subject of mindset: Youll also want to watch how youtalkabout winter.
Instead, flip the script.
Its not that people never complained about the weather up in the Nordic countries, Dr. Leibowitz says.
Let yourself slow down and live seasonally.
The truth is that winter does affect us, Dr. Leibowitz says.
Instead of fighting those very real, natural physiological effects, acknowledge and accept them.
Make winter a Vibe.
That belief was holding her back from appreciating everything the season has to offer.
Now, she has all kinds of traditions and behaviors she practices that get her genuinely amped about winter.
There are so many ways to go about thiswatch your favorite comfort movies (LOTR binge, anyone?
Think about how it’s possible for you to workwiththe season, notagainstit.
Use winter as a chance to welcome the darkness, Dr. Leibowitz says.
Get outside (and bundle up if you better).
If and when Idoventure outside after work, I hate every second of it.
So, I get itits tempting to avoid the outdoors.
On that note: Dressing for the weather can be a game changer, no matter where you live.
If your region gets super frosty, bundling up in proper winter gear is key.
When youre not dressed to stay warm, its easy to feel like winter is limiting your life.
Instead, they dress appropriately and keep living their lives.
Winter may never be as sunny as summer, as rejuvenating as spring, or golden as fall.
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