6 Coping Tips for Cabin Fever

‘Snowed in? Then you’re probably already feeling a bit of cabin fever. Also known as the winter blues or winter depression, this is as real as it gets when it comes to crankiness, irritability, sleep loss, and altogether feeling down.

 

So how do you battle the winter blues?

 

According to Web MD, current events and grieving…have led many Americans to retreat to the perceived safety of their homes. Although you tend to be around your family and friends when at home, there are some individuals who still feel grumpy that they believe they are better off without any companions.

 

More than roof raking or looking for ice dams, it is better to prep and make sure that no one in the family gets cabin fever. ‘Remember The Shining? Not a good thing, right?

 

Here are some tips on how you can battle winter depression –

 

Organize Photos

 

You may have waited a long time to organize your old photos, well, now’s the perfect time. This is an overwhelming project, no doubt, but it is one that can help you effectively while away the time while you’re indoors.

 

Roll up those sleeves and get to work especially when you have thousands of printed photographs to put in albums or frames. Check also those moving boxes because a few more photographs may turn up there.

 

Sit Down for Some Board Games

 

Who’s bored? Battle boredom away with board games. Take the time to read the instructions in each one, especially the ones that you have never played in the past. You can play any of the following –

 

Chess

Chinese checkers

Dominoes

Operation

Monopoly

Snakes and Ladders

Catan

Cluedo

Trivial Pursuit

Jenga

And never, ever forget the best board game of them all – Scrabble.

 

Set Up a Gallery Wall

 

Make sure that you are able to define your style when setting up your first gallery wall for the first time. You have to know the aesthetic style to go for. Are you a romanticist? Are you quirky?

 

If you’re still not certain about your style, then go for the classic look. The rule of thumb here is to set up frames five closed fingers away from each other. Set a good space for each of the pieces so that they do not look too crowded or clumped.

 

If you can, pace out the sculptures from the framed pieces throughout the wall. Is there are color scheme for your photos? Even if the photos have different hues, no worries, let the wall color become their anchoring element should this be the case.

 

Bake Some Goodies

 

So what is the latest craze when it comes to winter desserts?

 

Have you heard of the toasted coconut cupcakes? How about the Jaffa cake?

 

If you want the classics then go ahead and bake chocolate cake, oatmeal raisin cookies, or fudge brownies.

 

Teach yourself some new recipes this winter.

 

Turn Into a Bibliophile

 

Winter is also the perfect time to become a bookworm. Peruse your shelves for your reading gems. Bring out the ones that you have been meaning to read but have been too busy to get around to.

 

Have the kids pick some of their favorite books and, together, you can start reading hour (or hours).

 

Make sure that you have a cozy reading corner and you’d end up being uncomfortable. Choose an area in your home (if you haven’t already) that has ample space for a desk, chair, and shelves of books. If you’re going to share this corner, then make sure that there are floor cushions and a lot of reading options.

 

Create Crafts

 

Have you shared so many DIY videos that your email is jammed with them? Then it’s time to look through them and see what you can do this winter. Buy enough supplies for your winter hobby.

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