Things To Do | WINTER EDITION

Kalyn Nicholson
Feb 2, 2018
3 min read

Here we are again - that awkward point of winter where we all start going stir crazy dreaming of spring weather and lighter jackets. Though it isn't Spring yet, I've drawn up a list of fun things to do that'll keep your brain growing and flowing until our planet floats a few inches closer to the sun and starts to thaw our indoor boredom. The beauty of indoor weather is being able to find something that pulls you in deep enough to forget how cold it is outside because you've created a world of your own full of batches of cookies or new beats and your label maker. So, tuck away your patio weather thoughts and pull out some slippers, we've still got a few more weeks left to kill.

THINGS TO DO WHEN THERE'S NOTHING TO DO - WINTER

WRITE - short story, music, poem, a book idea, journal, anything.
TAROT CARDS - celtic cross anyone?
BLOG - start a new blog, write up some posts, work on the designs
MEDITATE - guided meditation, solo meditation, crystals, candles, zen.
YOGA - go to a class OR throw on this playlist & stretch on your own // YOGA PLAYLIST
ART - draw, paint or sketch something even if you've never tried before
GO FOR A WALK - bundle up, grab the pup, hit the streets
BUDGET - write up a new budget and savings plan for summer
COOK OR BAKE - look up a yummy new recipe, throw on some tunes, feast.
PHOTOGRAPHY - capture a mood, explore your surroundings
CLEAN/ORGANIZE - throw on some headphones and grab a Swiffer
SOCIALIZE - ask a friend to chill or FaceTime
RESEARCH - veganism, meditation, global warming, art, music, literally anything new.
GOAL WORK - work on a 2018 goal, project or hobby
TACKLE A TASK - you know how you've procrastinated organizing your closet?
WORKOUT - do a yoga video, run on the treadmill, do some strength stuff
STORAGE CLEAN UP - back up photos, clear and clean up phone layout
BRAINSTORM - write up lists, ideas, projects, plans for the month or week
ADVENTURE - it waits just outside your door no matter how cold it is. Pack up the car and go see something new
FILM A VIDEO - even if no one sees it.
COLOUR - adult colouring books + Spongebob + coffee = heaven.
REARRANGE FURNITURE - create a new feel to your space
DOCUMENTARY - Planet Earth, What The Health, Minimalism to name a few
LEARN A NEW HOBBY - instrument, knitting, yoga, etc.
PLAN A TRIP - round up some rainy day cash and friends and plan something fun (or maybe even tropical)
TAKE AN ONLINE CLASS - or search up a tutorial, no such thing as knowing too many skills
SPA DAY - throw on a face mask, hair mask, bubble bath, soak your feet, pour some wine and paint your nails... perfection.
CLOSET SHOP - try on new outfit idea's and stock pile them on your phone for future days/events
VIDEO GAME MARATHON - Mario party anyone?
SCRAPBOOK - print out some memories and start a picture book for the year
PLAN A SPRING GARDEN - start your research now
MAKEUP MAKEOVER - try a new look, style your hair, snap a pic because yolo
READ - get going on that book list for the year, whether it's getting lost in the beauty that is Patch in Hush Hush, or gaining some inspiration to conquer life with Jen Sincero in You Are A Badass
MUSIC - discover new tunes, make a playlist
MOOD BOARD - print out some dreams, goals and vibes and create a mood board
DIY's - like adult craft time only now you can drink wine (or a spiked coffee if you're feeling crazy)