Why Do We Only Really Live 3 Seasons Out of the Year?

Walking the dog in the cold is usually not much fun. The bitter cold that has been our reality lately has not been as much fun either; however, fun is really a mindset, isn't it? What if we learned how to change our mindsets and outlooks about the cold in a way that facilitated our happiness? I mean, so many of us truly only live for 3 of the 4 seasons, with the winter months spent inside, unhappy, and longing for the warm days that do not feel so near. Let's get to living all year around! This is one person's advice for doing so (as I have learned).

1. Instead of viewing the winter as miserable think of some good things about it

• being able to see into the forests, how pretty the snow looks, the crisp and clean air

2. Think about things you do outside in the spring/summer/fall and figure out how to do them in the winter:

• Going on a hike in Tyler State Park
• Checking out the Schofield Covered Bridge...one of Bucks County's true gems
• Going to Noah's Playground at Veterans Park/Robert's Ridge Playground
• Going on a bike ride or scooter ride on the Newtown Grant-Newtown Elementary trail
• Taking the family for a stroll on the canal towpath in Washington's Crossing
• Hiking up to Bowman's Tower in New Hope
• Setting up a scavenger hunt for the kiddies in your own neighborhoods
• Playing a favorite sport for a bit
• Planning an outside service activity with the cherubs (i.e, picking up trash)
• Walking around the beautiful Newtown Borough with a cup of joe from The Coffee Room in hand
• Stopping by The Zebra Striped Whale in the borough or Goodnoe's Ice Cream Shop in the township for a delicious treat
• AND SO MUCH MORE

3. But How Do We Do All of This If It's Really Cold Out

• Make sure to get the proper gear: a warm outfit, coat, hat, scarf, and gloves, especially warm socks
• Change your thoughts from "this cold is miserable" to "this is an opportunity to get out and live"
• Bundle up, have fun, and get to living!

One Love, and Thanks for Listening Newtown!

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