I try really hard to be present and enjoy each season of the year. I do alright at it for awhile, but then in January, the inevitable hits. I get those dang winter blues! I’ve tried using special light bulbs that mimic the sun, only to have them cause headaches. It seems like I buy more houseplants every year, only to have them wither away just like my soul in my cold, dark house. A tropical vacation is the perfect solution to the winter blues, but unfortunately it isn’t always feasible. So instead, here are 25 free and inexpensive tips to help us through!
1. Ditch the dark colors and wear white or bright colored clothing. Opting for a Hawaiian shirt is even more epic.
2. Drink a green piña colada smoothie. (coconut milk, spinach, pineapple, frozen banana)
3. Listen to some island music. Te Vaka, some steel drum awesomeness, or The Beach Boys are all good choices.
4. Put on some bronzer.
5. Dance! Try hula or salsa if you want to be extra cool.
6. Wear some seashells or other beach inspired jewelry.
7. Get outside! (this is probably the most important tip)
8. Eat more fruit.
9. Paint your fingers/toes a fun summery color.
10. Embrace winter and do a fun winter activity.
11. Open your curtains and blinds every morning. Let there be light!
12. Drink ginger tea daily. It is warming and calming.
13. Sport some hot pink lipstick.
14. Watch a relaxing ocean waves video.
15. Go inside a garden center greenhouse. It’ll be warm with plenty of green plants all around.
16. Remember that winter is only temporary. It will pass… eventually.
17. Wear a tropical fragrance.
18. Go swimming in an indoor pool, sit in a hot tub, or take a hot shower/bath.
19. Do something creative.
20. Turn the heat up a couple of degrees in your house, or sit in front of a space heater (which I am totally doing right now).
21. Watch a movie like Pirates of the Caribbean or another summer favorite.
22. Deep clean your house. A clean home is a happy home.
23. Cook a new recipe. Possibly something like coconut mango rice or teriyaki rice with pineapple and broccoli.
24. Use coconut oil to moisturize your skin.
25. Do something kind for someone else.
