Transform Your Winter Blues: Mindset Shifts for Embracing the Cold
Episode Overview
Mindset shifts can help you embrace winter's beauty. Attention and expectations shape our experiences. Social connections are vital during the colder months. Debate around seasonal affective disorder and its impact. Practical tips for finding joy in winter.
It's not just about thinking; our actions matter. It takes conscious, consistent, and creative effort to make a life worth living
Winter blues getting you down? This episode of The One You Feed is just what you need! Host Eric Zimmer chats with Kari Leibowitz, a health psychologist who transformed her dread of winter into a love for the season. Kari's journey began in Tromsø, Norway, a place famous for its extreme winter conditions. She shares how mindset shifts can help you not just survive, but thrive during the colder months.
It's all about focusing on the beauty and opportunities winter brings rather than its challenges. Kari explains that our attention and expectations play a huge role in shaping our experiences. By changing how we think about winter, we can learn to embrace the season. For instance, instead of fixating on the darkness and cold, we can appreciate the unique beauty of bare trees against the sky or the crispness of the air.
Kari also touches on the importance of social connections and suggests low-key gatherings to stay connected during the winter. You'll also hear about the debate surrounding seasonal affective disorder (SAD) and how mindset can influence our mental health. Kari argues that while our objective circumstances matter, our mindset can significantly impact our well-being. She encourages listeners to adopt a more positive outlook and find joy in winter's little moments.
So, if you're looking to shift your perspective and find joy in the colder months, this episode offers practical tips and inspiring stories to help you do just that. Don't let winter get you down—tune in and learn how to feed your good wolf!