Hi dolls,
It’s officially winter! This means that most tree’s have
already lost their leaves, it get’s dark outside around 6, and in the
Netherlands it’s starting to get really cold. Since I’m a carribean girl, this
is the time of the year where I start to get a “winter” depression. I figuered that this
year I’m going to challenge myself to do fun stuff and not be depressed.
Therefore I made a list of fun things that we can do in order to beat
the “winter” depression! So let’s go dolls, let’s kick this depression in the B……………eep!!!!!
1. Clean up your Room.
Okay ladies, let's clean those bedrooms! Let's organize our makeup and create a clean desk. light some scented candles and change the bedcovers. Seeing everything neat and clean always makes me very happy. I also spray a little bit of my favorite parfum in the dryer when i dry my sheets, and when they are dry they smell like heaven! Believe me it's worth to try! I also love it when my makeup is organized, i always rediscover products that i used to love. :)
2. Put on your favorite mask
This is my personal favorite, it is from Montagne Jeunesse. They have diffrent ones, but I prefer the chocolate mask, its moistures, it softens the skin, its simply amazing! Here in the Netherlands they are €1,75 per piece, which I think is a perfect price for this great mask. You can get them at all Dutch drugstores, and i even remember buying them at Walmart when i used to live in Texas.
3. Polish your nails
Nail polish makes me extremely happy. I just love to see my nails polished. My favorite colours are black, red and pink, somethimes i like to do a shocking colour like blue or mint. Do a nailpolish challenge in which you challenge yourself to polish your nails 3 times every week, add a top coat so your nailpolish last's even longer.
4. Watch your favorite Chick Flick!
Okay i need to confess that i'm addicted to chick flicks, my all time favorite is off course: Mean Girls! I also love girlie series such as; Pretty Little Liars, The Fosters & The Carrie Diaries. You name it I love it, the girlier the better! It's always good to laugh, and after watching my favorite movie or series I'm instantly in a better mood.
5. Organize your closet
I know this task can be a lot of work, and i have to admit that most times i start organizing my closet it becomes a bigger mess. But when the task is fullfilled it looks amazing and makes me feel very happy. I always compose cute outfits when organizing my closet and I always find clothes that have been missing! LOL :p
6. Try out new recipes
My favorite thing to do during winter, is cooking and baking in particular. I love making cupcakes, cakepops, pancakes, I just love it all. And what to do with your bakings? Eat them or give them to your neighbor, believe me they will be very happy.
7. Read a book
Use this time of the year to read that book you always wanted to read. Make yourself a delicious cup of tea or coffee, light some candles and you've created a perfect afternoon of relaxation!
8. Make your homework
For the students among us, there is no time for depression. Stop procrastinating your homework, and get to work. Its easier said then done, but start with the tasks you like and continue with the difficult ones. If you have a big project to do, make a planning and divide the work, and get started. Tip: put everything away that distracts you from your work and focus! The sooner your finished, the sooner you can do fun stuff!
So ladies, with this list we will beat the winter depression! let's do this!
-XOXO- Jennyfer Ross
