061 - Hygge & Handling the Winter Blues

One question that comes up a lot this time of year: how to handle the winter blues. It's a very real issue, and can hit each of us in different and unique ways, but the good news is that there is a lot we can do to make things just a little bit brighter, and it starts with a mindset shift. Rather than complaining and commiserating about winter, we need to shift our focus towards how to embrace it instead. Hygge (pronounced hoo-ga) is something that has gained popularity over the past few years.  It's a Danish word and the official definition I found listed it as: "a quality of coziness and comfortable conviviality that engenders a feeling of contentment or well-being (regarded as a defining characteristic of Danish culture)." When I learned about this concept a few years ago, I absolutely loved it.  The entire concept is based around making the most of the season and the beautiful things it has to offer, taking advantage of the opportunity to slow down, self-care the crap out of yourself and appreciate the beauty in the colder, darker months. This episode is also giving you some ways to sleep better, how to make your home brighter and fresher, the best ways to eat and nourish yourself this time of year, and how to get up in the morning without feeling so damn groggy.   Plus, stay tuned for an extra special guest coming up on Thursday!  She's a leading expert in the field of birth control pills, fertility and PMS, so if you identify as female, you're going to want to tune in.   REFERENCES Phillips Wake-Up Sunrise Simulation Alarm Clock 9 Air-Cleaning Houseplants That Are Almost Impossible to Kill   FIND EMILY Emily Gough Coaching Room to Grow Podcast [email protected] Instagram @emilygoughcoach Private Facebook Group: Room to Grow Podcast Facebook: @ Emily Gough Coaching   DON'T MISS… Want to chat more and do a deeper dive into this topic and get access to live videos, exclusive guest appearances and discussions?  The Room to Grow Podcast Facebook group is a judgement-free safe space to open up, and I'd love to welcome you in with the other amazing women in the group.  It's the best place to go for a little extra support.  See you over there! You can also email me at [email protected], or DM me over on Instagram @emilygoughcoach with any questions, comments, or takeaways!  Plus, I would absolutely love to connect with you and thank you for listening in real life.  It makes me day to see you listening to the podcast and fills me up with pure joy. Seriously.  See you on the 'gram! Questions?  Comments?  If Instagram and Facebook aren't your jam, send me a good old fashioned email!  [email protected]   Find full show notes including all resources mentioned in the episode at emilygoughcoaching.com/061 roomtogrowpodcast.com   New episodes every Tuesday and Thursday!