Embracing the First Day of Winter

Winter is here with crisp air and landscapes that turn into winder wonderlands! This is the perfect time to celebrate the beauty and joy that the winter season brings. Winter activities to bring the season alive are available at your fingertips. You may be more drawn to the cozy fireplace cuddles, enjoying the outdoors, or simply just taking in the winter scenery, but there is a little of something for everyone. The magic of the winter season will be explored with ways to make the most of it!

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Winter Beauty:

Winter is a season of contrasts between the quiet stillness of snowy mornings, vibrant colors in our holiday decorations, and warm gatherings with our loved ones. In this there is a particular charm that this wintery season is able to captivate our senses and our hearts to fill us with a sense of awe and wonder.

Winter Activities to Enjoy:

• The Outdoor: Take advantage of the cold by going ice skating, sledding, skiing, snowshoeing, nature walk, ice fishing, or a snowball fight that is fun for all ages! These are ways to bring fun to your winter while staying active and enjoying the beauty of the winter.
• The Cozy Comforts: If you prefer staying indoors, like I do, there are still plenty of ways to enjoy the winter season. You can curl up with a good book, sip on some creamy hot cocoa, binge-watch your favorite shows, enjoy a nice cozy fire, play board games, or even bake some treats! 
• The Creativity: If you are feeling creative, have an indoor snowball fight with balls of paper or other arts and crafts like making a ginger bread house. Try making some homemade holiday decorations, start new DIY projects, or quilt a blanket! Oh and don’t forget you can make yourself one of those beautiful wreaths! 
• The Quality Time with Loved Ones: The season is perfect to connect with family and friends. You can host winter-themed movie nights, play bored games, and cook a wonderful meal together.

Embrace Seasonal Changes:

Winter can be a time for reflection and renewal. These winter days and nights are an opportunity to slow down and appreciate the present moment. Take time to set your intentions and goals for the coming year, reflect on the past one and set for a plan for the new year!

• Mindfulness/Meditation and Prayer: Take time to practice mindfulness/ meditation or prayer. These can help you stay grounded, present, and thankful, reducing stress and promoting inner peace. 
• Gratitude: The past year should be reflected on and acknowledged in the things you are grateful for. You can keep a gratitude journal to help maintain this practice and promote a more positive outlook on life. Try The Five Minute Journal to take time in jotting down the things you are grateful for! Discover a time where you take in the good and breath out the bad!

• Set Intentions: You do not have to have traditional resolutions or goals, consider setting ones that suit you and set you up for success. Focus on how you want to feel and what you want to achieve. In those take things step by step to build yourself up to where you want to be. Small steps lead to big results, you don’t have to have it all together right away, don’t forget, you are human but there is growth and wisdom waiting for you as you make your journey and find balance!

The first day of winter can mark the beginning of a season filled with beauty, warmth, and opportunists for connection and reflection. Embracing the aspects of winter allows you to make the most of this magical time to create lasting memories. Don’t forget to bundle up, enjoy this season, and let this beautiful winter season inspire you! Thank you for reading and I hope this inspired you to make the best of your winter. Be balanced, be happy, and grow into your best self!