Beating the Winter Blahs

I don't know about the rest of you, but I'm so winter-weary it's not funny.  It seems like winter started in November with frigid temps which were soon followed by one snow storm after another, and here we are 4 months later with no end in sight.  If you're a snow bunny, then I guess this must be your dream winter, but what about the rest of us?  What should we do to beat the winter blahs until the crocuses start poking up?

Well, here's your friendly neighborhood perch librarian to offer you some ideas to help you make it to spring.  In no particular order (and with, perhaps, some slight bias):

• Go to the library
• Read a book
• Watch a movie
• Listen to beach music
• Knit or crochet
• Draw or start a new hobby
• Take a yoga class
• Hang out at a bakery cafe
• Walk outside (even though it's cold)
• Cook a new recipe
• Try a new restaurant
• Get a massage
• Sleep or nap
• Work on a puzzle
• Do that home reno project
• Visit the local museum
• Have a 1-night getaway out of town
• Get together with some friends
• Take a bubble bath complete with candles and wine
• Get some extra Vitamin D (either natural or pills)
• Do some aromatherapy
• Meditate
• Eat some dark chocolate
• Clean your house
• Keep a gratitude journal
• Turn on more lights
• Plan your next vacation
• Play old-fashioned board games
• Color an adult coloring book

I'm sure there are other things that can be added to the list.  Maybe you have some ideas of your own?  If you do, please share!

Wishing you early and warm spring wishes from the perch.