{"id":11710,"date":"2024-02-01T05:57:26","date_gmt":"2024-02-01T10:57:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/professional-organizer.com\/WordPress\/?p=11710"},"modified":"2024-01-07T16:00:21","modified_gmt":"2024-01-07T21:00:21","slug":"turn-from-cold-and-dark-to-sunny-and-warm-finding-support-in-winter-days","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/professional-organizer.com\/WordPress\/turn-from-cold-and-dark-to-sunny-and-warm-finding-support-in-winter-days\/","title":{"rendered":"Turn from Cold and Dark to Sunny and Warm: Finding Support in Winter Days"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"11713\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/professional-organizer.com\/WordPress\/turn-from-cold-and-dark-to-sunny-and-warm-finding-support-in-winter-days\/turn-from-cold-and-dark-to-sunny-and-warm-finding-support-in-winter-days-smaller\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/professional-organizer.com\/WordPress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Turn-from-Cold-and-Dark-to-Sunny-and-Warm-Finding-Support-in-Winter-Days-smaller.png?fit=540%2C540&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"540,540\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Turn from Cold and Dark to Sunny and Warm Finding Support in Winter Days (smaller)\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/professional-organizer.com\/WordPress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Turn-from-Cold-and-Dark-to-Sunny-and-Warm-Finding-Support-in-Winter-Days-smaller.png?fit=540%2C540&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-11713\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/professional-organizer.com\/WordPress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Turn-from-Cold-and-Dark-to-Sunny-and-Warm-Finding-Support-in-Winter-Days-smaller.png?resize=300%2C300&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"finding support in winter days \" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/professional-organizer.com\/WordPress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Turn-from-Cold-and-Dark-to-Sunny-and-Warm-Finding-Support-in-Winter-Days-smaller.png?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/professional-organizer.com\/WordPress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Turn-from-Cold-and-Dark-to-Sunny-and-Warm-Finding-Support-in-Winter-Days-smaller.png?resize=80%2C80&amp;ssl=1 80w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/professional-organizer.com\/WordPress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Turn-from-Cold-and-Dark-to-Sunny-and-Warm-Finding-Support-in-Winter-Days-smaller.png?resize=36%2C36&amp;ssl=1 36w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/professional-organizer.com\/WordPress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Turn-from-Cold-and-Dark-to-Sunny-and-Warm-Finding-Support-in-Winter-Days-smaller.png?resize=180%2C180&amp;ssl=1 180w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/professional-organizer.com\/WordPress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Turn-from-Cold-and-Dark-to-Sunny-and-Warm-Finding-Support-in-Winter-Days-smaller.png?w=540&amp;ssl=1 540w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Dark, cold, snowy, and rainy weather can take a toll on our emotional well-being during the Winter. Add to that the anxiety you feel as our world has become chaotic. Winter can be an emotionally challenging season for many.\u00a0 As a certified professional organizer who specializes in working with ADHD clients, I&#8217;m here to help you navigate this Winter with strategies to find joy, stay organized, offer support, and have meaningful conversations that nourish your soul.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Start with your space<\/h3>\n<p>Create a cozy and organized space in your home. Start by decluttering your surroundings which can reduce distractions and those being of being overwhelmed. Donate or pack away items that are no longer needed, and focus on keeping your space neat and organized. A well-organized environment can provide a sense of calm and control, reducing stress and anxiety. Take time each day to create the order you want in your home.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Build routines that support you<\/h3>\n<p>Establish routines that support you. With ADHD, establishing systems and setting realistic goals is essential for maintaining mental health during the winter. Think of systems that work best with your personal style, especially systems that rely on only the slightest of energy. Break your tasks into smaller, manageable steps, and use tools like to-do lists, calendars, and reminders to keep track of your progress. Systems for meal prep and laundry support you in accomplishing daily tasks, creating order in your space, and helping your mental well-being.<\/p>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3>Connect with others<\/h3>\n<p>Embrace what you love about the season with others. Winter is a time for meaningful conversations while inside. Plan gatherings with friends and family to share experiences and time together. At the same time, remember that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.psychologytoday.com\/us\/blog\/multiple-choice\/201903\/is-comparison-really-the-thief-joy\">comparison is the thief of joy<\/a>. Be the person who builds others up, empowers others to take appropriate risks, and cheers others on their paths. Stave off perfectionism with realistic conversations with others about productivity and ownership. Celebrate your own and everyone&#8217;s successes. At the same time, approach those things that are not working as failures but rather as opportunities to do something different even though change is hard.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Embrace nature<\/h3>\n<p>Research shows the importance of vitamin D with natural sunlight for mental health and sleep hygiene. Keep your time outdoors brief and brisk with quick walks. Admire the beauty of freshly covered snowy landscapes. Stay inside and start a new exercise class with yoga or pilates. if you have the means, take a trip to a sunny warm climate for a short time away. Nature has a calming effect and can help you clear your mind and be present.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Practice self-care<\/h3>\n<p>Acknowledging and recognizing anxiety is the first step for self-care. It is important to know when to reset, slow down, and up your level of self-care. Consider coordinating yoga and pilates in your daily routine. These practices elevate your sense of well-being. Self-care can look like being sure to go to the doctor as needed, exercising, hydrating, eating healthy, and setting aside time to do what you love. Building a bigger team to help with your home and family is as much self-care as anything else. That includes your coach, therapist, doctor, certified professional organizer, cleaning person, and any other support.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>A warm Winter embrace is here for you. 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