Going into the winter months can be scary. Many times, winter is a time which seems to be filled with never-ending dread, cold and a lack of motivation. Here are some things you can do to turn that frown upside down.
1. Make a collage
Collages can be a way to break up screentime and homework time, whether this means hot gluing macaroni to a carboard box or collecting magazines to make a vision board. You could make collaging into a fun night to spend with your friends. Get your friends together, rummage through your recycling bin and collect those newspapers, get some pens and create what your heart desires.
2. Go to a Central activity or sports event
In the winter, Central has so many events that you can attend! This includes home and away girls’ and boys’ basketball games, Metro hockey games, bowling meets, powerlifting meets and wrestling meets. You could also get involved in a club, joining pickleball as they hit a winter season, go to e-sports meetings, join the podcast club, go to Girl up, and Student Progressives or get involved in Green Team. There are so many ways to get involved and show your Eagle spirit!
3. Walk or drive around to see holiday lights
Going downtown to Gene Leahy Mall or Turner Park in midtown could be a great way to spend the evening. They always have lights on the majority of trees. This would get you into a festive mood. Or if you want to drive and listen to holiday music going through neighbors like, Champions Run, Regency, Linden Estates and Fairacre, which is always have good lights to look at.
4. Go Sledding
Grab a trash can lid or a sled and find a hill. One way to stop being sad is by flying down a hill at high speed.
5. Light a candle and clean your room
One way to get out of your rut is by cleaning a space. They say a clean space is a clean mind.
6. Sleep or watch a show
During the winter is a perfect time to catch up on your zzzz’s and maybe find a new show to watch!
7. Cook a meal, bake a dessert or make a fun festive drink
In the winter months there is nothing better than a warm meal, dessert or drink. Learning how to cook is a good hobby to have, because at the end you have something yummy to eat. One of my favorite things to make in the late fall and winter is hot apple cider. There are many recipes online, but most include, apples, cinnamon sticks, cranberries and orange juice.
8. Go to the gym or do an at– home workout
Many people become sad in the winter because of the lack of physical movement. The cold temperatures cause people to not move outside. So, instead you could start doing at-home workouts or get a gym membership and start your winter arc.
9. Go ice skating or sock skating
Ice skating is a traditional winter favorite, and there are many places in Omaha to go, including Gene Leahy Ribbon, UNMC, Moylan Iceplex, Grover Ice and more local pop-ups. Or if you want to stay home, turn some music on and find some tile or wood floors and skate in your socks to your favorite music. Or have a sock dance party!
10. Have fun outside!
Even though it is cold, you can bundle up and enjoy many fun outdoor activities such as tug of war in the snow, building snow castles or snow men or even going for a hike.
While there is no complete way to stop a seasonal depression, there are still fun activities you can get involved in, and things you can do.
