How To Get Out Of A Winter Slump!

So, yes, I realise that winter is technically "over". But there is still a bit of snow outside, therefore, it is still [kind of] winter.

The majority of people are DONE with winter, and feel as though the snow cannot be gone soon enough. So I have come up with a few ideas / tips / tricks to help you push through this next little while.

#1 - Grab Some Friends And Head To Your Local Indoor Pool

It's usually fairly warm inside, and it'll let you swim around like you would in the summer. You can pull out your cutest bathing suit and hang out with your friends in the water. I prefer heading to a wave pool, because the one in Kanata has a hot tub, sauna and an indoor slide. It's a great way to forget about the snow outside and get moving.

#2 - Go Shopping

Buy something that you can use or wear in the spring / summer [something you'll really look forward to using or wearing]. I recently got a new pair of super cute wedges. It works as an incentive and gives you something extra to look forward to. It's like a gift to reward yourself for getting through the winter! There's some pretty great sales going on right now too.

#3 - Use A Scented Hand / Body Lotion

Choose something where the smell reminds you of spring and summer. I switched up my body lotion to the St.Ives Coconut Milk and Orchid Extract Naturally Indulgent body lotion. This one specifically reminds me of sunscreen with a hint of flowers. It's amazing, and to be honest, I put this on my hand and wrists before bed and the scent actually relaxes me and helps me sleep a bit better.

#4 - Have A Tropical Fruit Salad

Nothing says "goodbye winter" like filling up on summer fruits. My top three favourites are probably mangos, pineapple, kiwi. Add some fruit juice [apple or orange works best] so your salad doesn't get all dry and stuff.

#5 - Take A Trip To The Park

Find a relatively warm day, throw on a thick sweater, boots and gloves [and pants please] and head to a park. Swing on the swings and slide down the slide, be careful if you plan on going on the structure, I don't want anybody getting hurt! What I like to do is play in the snow. A warm winter day at the park is great for practising handstands and cartwheels because the snow is a bit softer to land on than a grass and rocky ground.

The day that I went it had just recently rained, which is why there is a giant puddle in the first picture. Not to mention someone didn't clean up after their dog and I almost walked in it . . .

Hang in there, the snow, clouds and rain will be gone before you know it [*knocks on wood*]!

What are you most looking forward to in the warmer weather ? Let me know in the comments !

xoxo - Gouu

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