Beating the Winter Blues With Feng Shui

Feng Shui cures designed to keep you happy, healthy and centered this winter

by Simone Sanders

Winter's colder temperatures and longer evenings bring the blues to many sun-worshippers. Fortunately, Feng Shui can mitigate the more chilling effects of the season. Even better, it can also accentuate the many positive aspects of winter. Remember, winter symbolizes a time of turning inward. Instead of catering to everybody else's desires, it gives you the chance to attend to your personal needs. So without further ado, here are some Feng Shui cures designed to keep you happy, healthy and centered this winter.

Shed a Little Light on the Subject
Installing full-spectrum bulbs throughout your home can counterbalance the effect of Seasonal Affective Disorder. These bulbs provide natural light similar to the sun, helping you to feel more energetic, focused and alert during the winter months. Varying your light sources can also lift your spirits. Have a mixture of overhead fixtures, task lighting, floor lamps and up lights throughout your home and office.

Create a Cozy Corner
Winter is the season of self-nurturing. With that in mind, what better way to honor the season than to position a comfortable reading chair in a corner? Add a snuggly blanket, a footstool, a small table and a reading lamp. The mere sight of your cozy corner will remind you to slow down, relax and enjoy some precious quiet time.

Fire Things Up
Cooking can generate much needed warmth during the winter months. Having a simmering pot of soup or stew on the back burner of your stove will fill your home with mouth-watering aromas, and fill your stomach with healthy nourishment.

Keep a Journal
Writing is a perfect wintertime activity, because it invites you to go inward and explore your emotional landscape. Jotting down your thoughts, worries and dreams in a journal each day will provide a welcome outlet for your feelings.

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