Here's how to avoid that winter dip

Fortunately, I am not the only one who suffers from it. My roomie has it, my colleagues have it and my sports buddy also complained around. A dip around this time. Every year it comes around the corner around the end of November. Tired, cold, cranky and sometimes so bad it feels like the end of the world. But hey, in Canada the mercury can drop to a wind chill of -20. Then we have pretty much nothing to complain about, I guess. Still having trouble getting out of bed? With these tips, you will survive the winter too.

- Fill your living room with candles. Not only does this look very cosy and snug, it also provides more warmth than you think.

- Sling your sweetheart into the bedroom. Here are some tips.

- Schedule fun things to do on the times you are free. Cram some girlfriends together and book a spa day, weekend getaway, dinner or fun movie at the cinema.

- Don't stay indoors. Pull out your thermal leggings, put on your warmest jumper and wrap up in a thick coat. A breath of fresh air will do wonders.

- Make sure you get enough sleep so you are at least well rested.

- Get a Christmas tree in the house, light the candles and make the house cosy. Invite a friend over, fill the drinks board And crack open a good bottle of red. And don't forget Christmas.

- Get all the yummy things in the house and dive into the kitchen. Just the smell of a tasty stew or casserole will make you happy. Whip up an apple pie, make your own granola and put on a pan of pea soup.

- Put a cross through tonight and get on the yoga mat. If you want to go all the way, go for an hour of hot yoga. Not only will it clear your head, but you'll also sleep like a baby afterwards.

- Get an extra shot of vitamin D every day. In summer, you suck it up in a swish dress on the terrace; in winter, unfortunately, we have to get it from a bottle.

- Gift yourself with fun winter gadgets. Good excuse to go shopping. And that's fine from your laptop with a big mug of hot chocolate on the right. New gloves, a cosy teddy, cuddly scarf or a cosy hat.