Are You Ready for Winter?

Photo Credit: dobienet

Fall is definitely here and the first hints of winter are now apparent. I watched a flock of geese heading south honking in the V formation and I know that snow and cold weather are not far behind. I dread the cold. I don't tolerate it well. I have arthritis and painful conditions that seem to be aggravated with cold or dampness. But since I am not moving anywhere, I need to accept it and prepare for it.

This past week I had a vehicle serviced and prepared for winter and this week I will have the other one done. I have begun digging out the warm hats, gloves, and scarves and winter coats and boots and made sure they are washed clean and ready for wear. I turned the furnace on low and set to 68 degrees and I pulled out my warm clothes. Blankets were changed on the beds and comforters added. Air conditioners were taken out of the windows and stored until warmer weather returns. I also checked to be sure all my heating pads work and I have some bubble bath and Epsom salts up in the bathroom. This is for those times when my muscles really hurt. I can relax in a hot tub with some epsom salts or bubble bath and enjoy relaxing after a long hard day at the office. I also placed some aroma therapy candles around as well.

This year I am striving to keep stress and pressure off me during the holidays. These steps will help me prepare for the winter and be more ready to meet it head-on and deal with it in a comfortable way.

Are there any things you have done to prepare for the winter that I didn't mention? If so, how about adding them here. Let's see how many things we can come up with!

Related Topics:

• Preparing Your Family for Winter Weather
• 8 Winter Steps for Healthy Living

Technorati Tags: winter, stress management, pain management, health and wellness