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Create a Project for the Dead of Winter

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There’s always a time of year when the #winter weather starts to wear on a person. Snow and cold likely find you indoors more than you want to be, and there are few holidays or occasions to provide a distraction. We’ve entered the year’s gray doldrums.

There’s a fantastic way to fight any boredom, anxiety, cabin fever or seasonal blues you might be feeling, however: Think up a new #project and get it off the ground! There’s extra time on the calendar, and you can defeat the winter weather to get something accomplished.

At #new year’s resolution time, the project might be yourself and your health. You might have started a dry January or be counting down to a dry February. You might set fitness goals such as losing X number of pounds or visiting the gym regularly.

You might decide to enhance your knowledge by learning something new — a language, a musical instrument, or a craft such as woodworking or pottery. The internet is full of free and reasonably priced classes; sites such as OpenCulture, MasterClass, Babbel and others help you get started.

Perhaps you’ve been planning a few small #household renovations — interior painting and redecorating, installing new insulation or shelving, and so on. As long as you’re trapped inside, you might as well get started on a project that makes your surroundings more inviting.

#Decluttering and #organizing is a great project to start now, since it can rapidly improve your home’s livability and your mood. The Spruce offers a 30-day challenge for the winter months, but you can adjust the scope of the project to suit your capabilities. ClothingDonations.org can help when you schedule a #free donation #pickup.

Projects don’t have to be huge to make a difference. Maybe you have a hobby you’d like to revisit. Maybe you’d like to finish one good book. Maybe you’d like to update your résumé, volunteer locally or help a family member with their project. Now’s the time.

Tackling a project can keep you from getting frustrated and bored during the dreary winter months. No matter what you might choose to do, you’ll feel more confident when you launch a new project and a sense of accomplishment when you complete it. Get it started!

Create a Cozy Hygge Corner in Your Home

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On way to establish #hygge in the home quickly is to create a cozy corner, or hyggekrog, where you can turn off the real world for few moments. Such a space features soft lighting, comfortable furniture, soft textures and a relaxing vibe. “A hyggekrog is a small, dedicated space with a blanket, pillow, and book or journal,” psychoanalyst Kamalyn Kaur told Marie Claire. “It creates a sensory anchor for calm — a physical cue to slow down and shift from doing to being.” Visiting a hyggekrog regularly encourages well-being, calm and connection even for the busiest people. #HyggeHacks

Use Art to Set off Your Sanctuary

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#Hygge isn’t about avoiding the cold, says All About the Home, it’s about making the #home a cozy sanctuary from the cold. To feel safe, warm and secure in spite of the snow and sleet, display art on your walls — something to look at and make your space feel lived-in. It doesn’t have to be expensive; display children’s drawings, a reproduction poster, a painting you found at a #thrift store supplied by #donations to ClothingDonations.org or all of the above. Try an essential oil diffuser or a (naturally) scented candle to make the #space welcoming, and have a blanket or throw handy to stay warm. #HyggeHacks

Easy Ways to Create #Hygge in the Home

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#Hygge is all about creating #comfort in the #home. To create a #space where you can cocoon and relax, the designers at House Beautiful recommend layering textures and choosing warm tones. Keep plenty of pillows handy in the living areas, and drape warm quilts and throws in natural fibers. Colors should also tend toward neutral and natural, though it’s OK to accent with jewel tones. Soften hard edges and harsh lights with rugs and accent lighting. “To deepen the sense of relaxation, introduce candlelight. Choose scents that resonate with you, whether [that means] calming lavender, warming vanilla, or earthy woods.” #HyggeHacks

Hygge Hacks To Help You Relax

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With the busy #holiday season behind us and the weather still blustery, we at the Organizing Blog feel like it’s time to slow down and get some real rest and relaxation. To do so, we’re embracing #hygge (pronounced “hyoo-gah”), the Danish concept of cozy simplicity. We’ll avoid harsh lighting, instead burning candles and repositioning the string lights left over from #Christmas. We’ll enjoy a good cup of coffee to get the day started and a cup of herbal tea before bed. We’ll turn off our phones and read a book while keeping warm in comfortable #clothing and a blanket. And we’ll #declutter to make our spaces calm and uncomplicated. #HyggeHacks