It seems like the winter months either drag on or fly by, there’s no real in-between phase. One minute you’re planning to head to a warmer climate for the winter and the next thing you know, it’s almost time to head back. The holidays can get crazy and hectic. October through Mid-January can sometimes feel like one big month. So, how do you make the most out of your winter without compromising or sacrificing? Here are some ideas to get you started so you fit everything in and still enjoy your season:
The first thing you should do is organize your to-do list into categories–even if it’s just something as simple as “Fun” and “Fundamentals”. That’s how we’ll break up the list.
Fun
Enjoy the Slow
No, not SNOW. We know you went south to avoid the snow–enjoy the slow. Things are just a little slower moving during the winter months, regardless of your location. People tend to spend more time indoors and more time with friends and family. Don’t let the hectic hype of the holiday season distract you from the relaxing and enjoyable time with the people you care about.
Take advantage of what your southern location has to offer. Different climates have different things to offer. Find things to do you wouldn’t or couldn’t normally do in your northern location!
Create, Craft, or Conceptualize
Seriously, we’ve all got that one project we’ve been meaning to do or that new skill we’ve been excited to learn. Take the time to nourish your hobbies and passions. If you’ve been trying to finish that quilt, set a goal and finish it! If you’ve wanted to learn some new cooking techniques, find a course in your community. Once the summer hits and school is out, you’ll be spending time with grandkids or hanging out by the lake. Use this time to do something for yourself!
Take that Trip
Just because you live in two different locations doesn’t mean going from one to the other is a vacation! If you?re driving to your secondary location, take the long way and make it a road trip. Once you get settled in, plan a trip somewhere with the friends you have in Arizona (or where ever it is that you winter). You’ll make memories and you’ll have a blast?even if it’s just a stay-cation and you turn a weekend getaway into an adventure! It’s important to do those types of things! Rejuvenate the mind, body, and soul!
There are plenty of other things you can do to make the most out of the time you’re away: read that book, watch that television series everyone’s been talking about, or volunteer. You’ve got time to enjoy yourself so start doing just that!
Stay tuned for our next blog post which will cover the “fundamentals” list. In the meantime, start having some fun!