Life Kit: Health How to thrive, not just survive in winter
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Dec 9, 2024 Kari Leibowitz, a health psychologist and author of 'How To Winter,' shares insights on thriving during the cold and dark seasons. She challenges common misconceptions about winter's effects on mental health and highlights research that shows low rates of seasonal affective disorder in some regions. Kari emphasizes the importance of mindset, encouraging listeners to shift their perspectives and embrace winter's unique joys. Practical tips include indulging in cozy rituals and finding delight in seasonal activities to enrich winter experiences.
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Winter Mindset
- People often perceive winter based on its worst days, like the coldest and darkest.
- This negative perception can feel like a fact rather than an opinion, influencing our mindset.
Tromsø's Winter
- Kari Leibowitz, expecting winter depression in Tromsø, Norway, found the opposite.
- Despite two months of polar night, residents showed no increased seasonal affective disorder.
Embrace Winter's Slowdown
- Embrace winter's slower pace; set aside a rest day, enjoy family naps, or prolong daily tasks.
- Transition into winter by bringing out cozy clothes, candles, and warm drinks; prepare your "nest."