When winter slows you down more than you expected ❄️

Published about 2 months ago • 1 min read

Hi Reader,

When winter slows you down more than you expected, it can mess with your head a bit. The quieter days, the lower energy, the sense that you should be doing more with your time even when your body is clearly saying otherwise. That tension used to show up for me every winter, especially while living with chronic illness.

For a long time, I treated winter like something to push through. Shorter days felt like a challenge to overcome rather than a season to move with. And when I couldn’t keep up, the guilt crept in fast.

What finally shifted wasn’t a new routine or a better plan. It was letting myself question what comfort and meaning actually look like when energy is limited and unpredictable. Some days, that meant choosing familiar, low-effort activities. Other days, it meant stopping earlier than I thought I should. And sometimes, it meant letting quiet be enough without needing to explain or justify it.

I wrote my latest post for spoonies who feel that same pressure when winter rolls around. It’s not a checklist or a set of expectations. It’s a reflection on how low-energy winter activities can still feel grounding and supportive when productivity isn’t the goal.

If winter has been asking more of you than you have to give, this might feel like a small permission slip to ease up.

You can read the full post here whenever it feels right: 10 Low-Energy Winter Activities That Actually Bring Comfort

I’m really glad you’re here, and I hope this season meets you gently.

April Smith | Chronic Illness Adaptability Guide
Owner & Founder of The Thriving Spoonie
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