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January 10, 2021

Learning to Enjoy the Cold Weather When You Dont Really Like It

By Julie DeLong, Oil Capitol Relocation 

Being a professional moving company in Tulsa and Oklahoma City, we realize that moving from a warm-weather location to a cold climate is often jarring --- teeth-chattering, one could declare. Of course, you realized it will be cooler than the spot where you used to reside, nevertheless you was clueless about just how different almost everything in your life would be. No more grabbing your car or truck keys and sprinting out the door with only shorts and a T-shirt on. Oh no. You will need to put on a variety of wintry paraphernalia before you can head outside. Forget about leaving the windows wide open all day to get pleasant fresh air moving through the residence. Nope, you will need to leave the windows locked and switch up the heat.
 

Goodness! How to proceed? Well, what you should do is learn to enjoy the winter weather even when you don't really love it. If you master to embrace the cold rather than thinking of it as your foe, you merely might realize that there are aspects of it that you like! And even if it turns out you never grow to like the wintry weather, you can use some coping mechanisms that will make it a lot more acceptable.

MAKE THE HOUSE COZY

A cozy house goes a long way when it comes to making your area cozy and snug and boosts your existing sense of well-being. Avoid the minimalist look - it will make your domicile look and feel cold. Winter weather cozy conjures images of plump couches in luxurious material, comfortable throw pillows, area rugs or carpet.

Position a pair of comfy lined house shoes beside the front door. Walking on bare wooden flooring surfaces or tile can be quite uncomfortable in the wintertime, especially if you are not accustomed to it. Carpeting your residence or purchasing some area rugs or throw rugs should go a considerable ways toward keeping your toes snug and can help your home feel cozier.

Bake something. Keeping the oven on should warm your home…and also, the magnificent aroma of fresh bread or cookies baking is definitely plain relaxing. You will feel much better.

Get insulating windows treatments, like honeycomb blinds or heavy drapes, to block out the cold.

For those who have a fireplace, make use of it! Nothing is more pleasing than sitting on the sofa, sipping some hot cocoa, with a crackling fire going. Electric fireplaces work, too.

DON THE APPROPRIATE ATTIRE WHEN YOU VENTURE OUTDOORS

Heading outside the house when you're not dressed for it is miserable, so be equipped for the frigid weather when it's time to head out. Purchase a number of sweatshirts, sweaters, down jacket, waterproof lined boots, wool socks, hats, scarves, and gloves or mittens. Sporting cozy layered garments helps make the wintry weather considerably more bearable.

TRY SOMETHING NEW - INDULGE IN COLD-WEATHER OUTSIDE ACTIVITIES

No, you simply can't go swimming outdoors…however the winter weather presents extremely enjoyable outdoor options that you just do not have in warm weather - for example, snow. Discover ways to embrace the snow and appreciate it. As opposed to looking at snow just as a burden (shoveling, scraping your windshield, traveling on slippery roads), consider all the fun times it can produce. Watch kids playing in the snow. They LOVE it…building snowmen, a fort, having a snowball fight, creating snow angels, going sledding, or even just sliding down a hill on a piece of cardboard. Delight in your inner kid and play.

Check out ice skating. It's a fantastic activity and can really get the cardiovascular system pumping, which in turn increases your body temperature. Should you get proficient at it, the fluid and repetitive motion are very tranquil. It's actually a great way to meet people, as well. Should you be more adventurous, take up skiing or snowboarding. Many mountain regions have snow schools which provide instruction in the fundamentals. When you glide down the mountain, you simply can't help but be affected by the magnificence of nature all over the place. You are going to feel invigorated.

Take it from us, your professional movers in Tulsa and Oklahoma City, sure, moving from a warm to a cold climate takes getting used to. But if that's where you end up, you might as well try to enjoy what it can offer. As the saying goes, "If you can't beat 'em, join 'em!"

 

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