Popsugar Living Wellness How to Be Happy in Winter 30 Ways to Beat the Winter Blues 28 January 2018 by Macy Cate Williams Image Source: StockSnap / Abby Kihano When the cold weather comes around, all you want to do is curl up in a blanket and hibernate. Don't let the Winter chill get to you! Keep your mood positive with these activities that will make those blues go away. Your happiness level will be up and you'll enjoy the coming months more than you ever have. Let these fun and cosy ideas be your guide! 1 Light candles throughout your home. Image Source: StockSnap / Priscilla Westra 1 / 30 2 Surround yourself with colourful things. Image Source: StockSnap / Annie Spratt 2 / 30 3 Bundle up and go for a walk. Image Source: StockSnap / Drew Coffman 3 / 30 4 Learn how to knit. Image Source: StockSnap / Anastasia Zhenina 4 / 30 5 Take photos of nature. Image Source: StockSnap / Jakob Owens 5 / 30 6 Treat yourself to new cold-weather accessories. Image Source: StockSnap / Anastasia Zhenina 6 / 30 7 Totally reorganise your home. Image Source: StockSnap / Joseph Albanese 7 / 30 8 Explore a Winter festival or market. Image Source: StockSnap / Clem Onojeghuo 8 / 30 9 Try a new hot beverage every day. Image Source: StockSnap / Alisa Anton 9 / 30 10 Binge-watch your favourite TV show. Image Source: StockSnap / Samet Kasik 10 / 30 11 Light a fire. Image Source: StockSnap / Pavan Trikutam 11 / 30 12 Find a new book or magazine that really interests you. Image Source: StockSnap / Abby Kihano 12 / 30 13 Have a seasonal photo shoot with friends. Image Source: StockSnap / Hernan Sanchez 13 / 30 14 Practice yoga every morning. Image Source: StockSnap / Lena Bell 14 / 30 15 Start journaling. Image Source: StockSnap / Liz Weston 15 / 30 16 Cook comfort foods. Image Source: StockSnap / Jennifer Pallian 16 / 30 17 Spend more time with groups of friends. Image Source: StockSnap / Hannah Morgan 17 / 30 18 Play music throughout your house when it feels too quiet. Image Source: StockSnap / Emma Frances Logan Barker 18 / 30 19 Stock up on your favourite teas. Image Source: StockSnap / Abby Kihano 19 / 30 20 Get a pet. Image Source: StockSnap / Andrew Branch 20 / 30 21 Feel refreshed with a new haircut. Image Source: StockSnap / Kasia Serbin 21 / 30 22 Make a playlist for the season. Image Source: StockSnap / Piotr Lohunko 22 / 30 23 Visit your favourite museum or art gallery Image Source: StockSnap / Ryan McGuire 23 / 30 24 Redecorate your desk space. Image Source: StockSnap / Anthony Delanoix 24 / 30 25 Create an indoor garden with potted plants. Image Source: StockSnap / Darius Anton 25 / 30 26 Make sure to exercise regularly. Image Source: StockSnap / Christopher Campbell 26 / 30 27 Stock up on blankets in every room of the house. Image Source: StockSnap / Matthew Wiebe 27 / 30 28 Wake up early and jump-start your day. Image Source: StockSnap / Annie Spratt 28 / 30 29 Fill your surroundings with flowers Image Source: StockSnap / Alisa Anton 29 / 30 30 Hang fairy lights indoors. Image Source: StockSnap / Caleb Woods 30 / 30 WellnessHappinessWinterNew Year's ResolutionsSelf ImprovementNew Year