Tips for making the most of dark winter months.
“I’ve lived in Stockholm my whole life, and I am used to dark winters, but somehow I seem to be just as surprised every year," she says."Last November, we did not have one hour of the sun for the whole month. We can complain a lot about the cold and darkness, but just as we get surprised when the winter comes, it’s just the same when summer is around the corner—no one takes any season for granted, and I truly believe that we enjoy it so much more because of its contrast and variety.
” Below are three more of her tips for making the most of dark winter months.Westlund says living with so little sunlight for many months can take a mental toll, but how you think about it can make things better or worse. It's common in Nordic countries to try and spend as much time outside in the daylight as you can, depending on your work schedule. But that alone isn't enough—they also focus on make the most of their evenings, as well.