Best of Both Worlds Podcast Is it spring yet? Ways to get yourself out of a funk, seasonal or otherwise EP 446
Feb 17, 2026
Practical strategies for climbing out of a winter or seasonal funk. Creative ideas like a winter fun list, weekly fun audits, and planning mini trips to boost anticipation. Small rituals such as golden-hour intentions, five-minute uplifters, treats at work, and a friend CRM for social connection. Tips on leaning into routine after big events and building childcare backups to protect career continuity.
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Plan Small Trips For Anticipatory Joy
- Plan a next trip, even a small weekend or day trip, to create anticipatory joy.
- Use granular planning (itineraries, prices) to make the future event feel real and motivating.
Do A Weekly Fun Audit
- Do a weekly "fun audit" and add at least one thing you genuinely look forward to.
- If the week lacks highlights, schedule a tiny treat like lunch out or a friend hang.
One Big And One Little Adventure
- Commit to one big adventure and one little adventure each week, with emphasis on the little one.
- Seek free or low-cost local events and guided hikes to lower the barrier in winter.
