| Pumpkin-spice. Just say the words and you feel all warm and cozy inside, and crave a latte (or a pint). I blame the first day of Fall for my fail yesterday in not posting. Not really, it was just the end of a very long week, but in all seriousness the shift in seasons actually does affect us. With cooler temperatures and less light, we start to desire more sleep, more carbs and an unhealthy amount of binge-watching.
I have felt affected by the seasons – especially in the dark, wet/cold days of January. I used to book a trip somewhere warm and sunny every winter for a week to bump the winter blues, but the past five years we haven’t been anywhere. Having small kids that weren’t good in confined small spaces like airplanes, combined with increased expenses has made it tough to get away. It’s made winters very long. It’s forced us to find ways to keep the energy levels up and the mood positive for the whole family. We all have the proper gear for whatever the weather and have made it a rule to get outside every day no matter what. It’s amazing what even a 20 minute walk can do. And when you go in the forest, the trees shelter you from the rain. The hardest part is just making yourself go. But you have to, and that cuddle up by the fire later will feel extra good 🙂 |
Perspectively Yours 