Embrace Winter's Rest: Shift Your Mindset To Thrive
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Resources & Recommendations
Books
- "How to Winter: Harness Your Mindset to Thrive on Cold, Dark, or Difficult Days" by Carrie Lebowitz - This book offers practical tips on how to prepare for winter, enjoy it, and cultivate a more positive attitude toward the colder months.
People Mentioned
- Carrie Lebowitz (Psychologist) - Her research, particularly on attitudes towards winter in places like Tromsø, Norway, and her book "How to Winter," form the core of the episode's discussion.
Organizations & Institutions
- Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center - Mentioned as a center that focuses on cancer diagnosis and treatment, emphasizing the impact on entire families.
Websites & Online Resources
- npr.org/lifekit - The website where listeners can find other Life Kit episodes, including those on exercising in the cold and finding a hobby.
- npr.org/lifekitnewsletter - The link to subscribe to the Life Kit newsletter.
- lifekit@npr.org - The email address for listeners to send episode ideas or feedback.
Other Resources
- Friluftsliv (Norwegian principle) - Translates to "open-air life," described in the episode as finding freedom in an open-air life and encouraging outdoor activity even in winter.