The Art of Manliness The Winter Mindset: How Norwegians Love the Winter (And You Can Too)
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Dec 11, 2024 Kari Leibowitz, a psychologist and author of "How to Winter," shares her research on winter well-being from her time in Arctic Norway. She challenges the negative mindset surrounding winter and introduces strategies like breaking the season into three parts to enhance appreciation. Kari discusses the power of social connections and outdoor activities even in the cold, and how Nordic practices like hygge can help turn winter into a cozy experience. Listeners learn to embrace winter's beauty and transform seasonal depression into seasonal joy.
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Accidental Discovery
- Kari Leibowitz accidentally discovered her research topic while contacting a Norwegian happiness expert.
- Intrigued by the expert's location in Tromsø, with its two-month polar night, she questioned how happiness could thrive in such darkness.
SAD Complexity
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) rates are complex, varying based on diagnostic criteria.
- Cultures in extreme winter climates may adapt their behaviors seasonally, leading to lower clinical depression rates.
Seasonal Adaptation
- Americans may experience similar winter slowdowns as Norwegians, but interpret them negatively.
- Adapting to seasonal changes instead of fighting them can be healthier.
