The Best Way To Combat Cabin Fever in Your Home

Feeling restless, irritable, or bored while you’re stuck inside this winter? Cambridge Dictionary defines what you may be feeling as cabin fever.

It happens to me every single year – right around this time.

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According to Google, February 2nd, which is Groundhog Day, is the official halfway point of winter.  Sunny spring days can’t get here fast enough!

I always enjoy the cozy winter vibe in my home after all of the Christmas decor has been taken down and put away, but that only lasts for about a week for me and then I’m ready for warm weather and blooming flowers.

So far this winter, we’ve been fortunate to not have any ice storms, which are common in my neck of the woods (although I wouldn’t mind some snow!). 

But, even so, it’s this time of year that I always begin to wonder if the dreary days of winter will ever end and if spring will ever arrive!

I honestly don’t think I’d mind winter so much if the trees weren’t bare of all their leaves.  I miss all of the green!

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I know in my heart that spring is just over the horizon, so even though it isn’t here quite yet, there are some small things that I can do in my own home to help me “survive” the remaining days of winter that seem to drag on forever.

Tip #1: Bring the outside in.

Whether real, artificial, or dried, adding just a few flowers or greenery to your home will say instant spring!  I love to sprinkle a little something that’s green or blooming around all of the rooms in my house.

The live plants, that I added to my family room a year ago and other areas, are a welcome sight this time of year! 

In addition to live plants, fresh flowers from the grocery store, real or artificial boxwood anything and dried hydrangeas are a few of my favorites.

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Tip #2: Bring in natural light.

As long as the sun is shining, I almost, almost don’t care how cold it is outside.  I absolutely crave the sun this time of year.

I try to take advantage of those few sunny winter days, by throwing open those curtains and blinds and letting the sun pour into the house. 

Even better – I’ll get an instant mood lifter, by actually spending some time sitting in front of one of those warm and sunny windows!

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Tip #3: Add cheery color to your decor.

Yes, darker colors can make a room feel cozy, but if you’re combating the winter doldrums, adding a few bright pops of color to your home will create the feeling of lightness that we all associate with spring.  

Color can easily be added with throw pillows, accessories, throws, or even colorful artwork. You just might be surprised what a mood-lifter a little color can be!

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Thankfully, for those of us who crave the warmer weather, winter doesn’t last forever!  I hope these simple tips will help to get you through until spring finally arrives.