Winter is a tough time of the year for all of us. To get through the winter unscathed, we need to make sure that we are well prepared. There are lots of things to do now as the weather starts to change which will help us to remain healthy and happy over the winter months. Here are some of the things to make a start on…
Health and Wellbeing
Winter can have a detrimental affect on our health. Not only is this the season that brings a rise in respiratory illnesses, but it is also a time when we can feel more mentally unwell due to the reduced sunlight, and the fact that the weather is bad, so we get out less and take less physical exercise. Looking after both the body and the mind during the winter is important, and there are many ways to tackle this. If you are someone who feels lower in mood at this time of the year, you may be suffering from SAD – a type of depression known as Seasonal affective disorder caused by lower levels of sunlight. You can get light boxes to help with this, and it is also important to take vitamin D supplements throughout these months to make up for the lack of this from the sun.
Around the Home
Getting the home ready for the winter is important and there are many things that can be done to prepare. Practical things include ensuring that central heating is in good working order, as well as hot water. If not now is the time to get it repaired, so you can be sure that you won’t need to have an emergency plumber out over the winter. You can also have a wardrobe sort out at this time of the year – getting rid of things that you no longer wear, putting away summer clothes and going shopping for new winter clothes like this Superdry menswear www.ejmenswear.com/men/superdry will have you ready to take on the winter weather!
Outdoors
Although this isn’t the nicest time of year to be outside, there are jobs to do out there before the winter sets in. Cover and protect garden furniture, and make sure that things are well secured to prevent the wind from blowing them away. Make sure that things like fences are in good repair too to protect them from blowing down in the high winds that are part and parcel of winter. Falling leaves are another problem at this time of the year – they are not only a big risk when they land on the path and on the garden, as when wet they become slippery, but they can also block drains so make sure that you clear them up when they fall. You can also now start to look forward to the spring and start planting spring bulbs in tubs and beds – daffodils, snowdrops and bluebells are all hardy native plants that will provide some beautiful spring colour next year.
