Tips To Keeping Warm At Home This Winter
Being cold is miserable. It is difficult to stay motivated. It is difficult to get out of bed in the morning.
During Winter we want to be comfortable. We want to keep healthy. We want to stay focused on our goals. We want to stay well.
Ways that you can add comfort to your homes this Winter;
Change your bedsheets to flannelette sheets – they are warm and snuggly
Add an electric blanket to your bed and turn it on half an hour before getting in bed for extra luxury
Buy plush bath towels – warm them in front of the fire, heater, dryer or on a heated towel rail to have extra comfort when getting out of the shower
Put down a floor rug or rugs as an extra cover – tiles are cold and makes it difficult to heat
Install curtains over your glass doors - glass is a conductor and lets the cold in
Add a throw rug to your lounge - to snuggle up in when on the couch
Start the fire or heater before it gets really cold of a night. Around 4 pm in the afternoon is the zone
Use draught stoppers under doors to keep the warm air in and the cool air out
Swap sheer curtains for heavier curtains during the colder months - and notice the difference
Ways we can be sensible and be more comfortable this Winter;
Wear warm socks, a singlet, beanies and scarf when going outdoors
Wear enclosed shoes
Wear cosy slippers or ugg boots when at home
Buy a warm jumper or dressing gown for the nights at home
Wear warm flannelette winter pyjamas
Eat warm foods – such as soups
Cook a warm nourishing breakfast; eggs and mushrooms, oats or porridge, stewed apple and quinoa flakes
Enjoy warm teas - one of a morning and another of an afternoon to warm your insides
Bake goodies and eat them fresh out of the oven - yum!
Keep up your Vitamin C intake and drink orange juice to help prevent getting a cold
What to do when stuck indoors during Winter;
Place a bowl of water near the fireplace to dehumidify the air
Stay in and play board games or cards rather than risk getting a cold by going out
Stay in and catch up on your reading
Work indoors on something you have been putting off – clean out the linen press, the medicine cabinet, paint a room, write to a friend, plan your next holiday
Have an umbrella handy if you are going out in the rain
Keep active - keep up with your regular workout or fitness routines
What do you like to do during Winter? Are you a hibernator or do you not let the change in the weather bother you? We would love it if you joined the conversation and left a comment below.