An absolutely brilliant book! The author has such a stunning way of describing her experiences and the landscapes. It was easy to read and follow; the end of chapter tips/ things to try are incredibly well thought out ideas that are useful and attainable for most people. A great read for winter lovers and haters!

I think Winter is my least favourite of all the seasons but I have as I have got older learned to love it more and this book helps to bring those feelings further along too. Really lovely book that I hope more people get to read as it doesn’t have to be as dark as you feel it is.

"How to Winter: Harness Your Mindset to Thrive on Cold, Dark, or Difficult Days" by psychologist Kari Leibowitz (PhD) is a game-changer for anyone who struggles with the cold, dark winter season.

Leibowitz, a mindset researcher, studied how people in the Arctic thrive during long, dark winters and this book will help you transform your mindset to see winter or any hard time as an opportunity, not an obstacle.

Leibowitz a reformed winter-hater changed her own negative winter mindset whilst living in Tromsø, Norway and she shares practical techniques/strategies to embrace the winter season by changing your perspectives, behaviours and mindset, structured in three parts:
1. Appreciate Winter
2. Make it Special
3. Get Outside.

Each chapter ends with a “try it at home” challenges and practical techniques supported by psychology research: suggestions for ways you can implement the winter strategies in your own life to cultivate a more adaptive mindset and embrace the darkest time of the year.

I really liked the way this book helps you to reframe your thoughts of dreading the dark and cold winter to more positive thoughts of winter as a season for rest and self-care and shifting from “getting through” to “getting something from” this time. This shift turns winter into an invitation to slow down, reflect, and nurture our well-being. I also really liked the inclusion of inspirational Scandinavian practices. Leibowitz explains how small, intentional rituals can bring warmth to our daily routines, from enjoying a hot drink to layering up for a short walk outside and these small acts of coziness, or “hygge" create a sense of purpose and joy even on the darkest days.

So if you’re ready to make winter your season of rest, reflection, and resilience, "How to Winter" is the guide you need!

Just what I needed to prep for this time of year and the winter months. A self help book on how to harness the dark damp days and nights. Great time to read it now for the preparations.

This was a refreshingly balanced look at a season that causes many of us some negative feelings. The basis for it is that people in Nordic countries, in spite of darker and colder winters, tend to experience less seasonal depression than their counterparts at lower latitudes. The book explores why that might be so, and offers some fresh perspectives on winter that are helpful to internalize.
Although a lot of the material seemed to fall under the category of common sense, it's worth seeing it in print and really taking the time to engage with it, analyzing one's own attitude in comparison with that of others. I did find some of it to be a bit repetitive, but I quite enjoyed the book and thought it was practical and even inspiring. The idea that you can change your relationship with winter is interesting. So are the musings on mindset and preparation, which really translate into lots of other areas of life as well.

🧊🐻‍❄🖤 How to winter 🌳🌰❄️

Do you struggle in the winter months? I struggle, not with going out , I love being outside in the cold with nature,  but the beginning of each year I slump. I feel after the Christmas and New year and life resumes, I fall. This book has so many helpful tips and information. I have made a plan, a lot of it I do already but I have a plan with the new tips. I will do all I can to not fall in that dark hole again this year. It took a very long time for me to get out this year and I'm planning a fantastic Autumn and Winter this time. I read this pre publication from but I'm now off to buy myself a copy so i alsways have it to hand.
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The first one I'm doing, (I'm starting now in Autumm)
Winter practice, active attention- take one photo each day of something you noticed that brings you winter delight
Seasonal food, warm clothing, goloday decorations, winter nature, twinkling lights.

Absolutely just the book I needed to add to my life. As one who struggles with the very thought of winter but also a lover of winter, I'm rubbish at adapting to the season
This book has great research into one of my favourite places.. Tromso Norway. Kari has great way of writing what we already know but seem little to understand. The simplicity of making the small joys of winter such as a warm cup of tea and a cozy blanket with a winter scented candle and how we should be making these our rituals, how we can celebrate and plan for celebrations and festivals we should prepare our selves for the seasons including preparing for the dreaded loss of daylight saving time when the clocks turn and our body's go out of sync. If you are like me and suffer with seasonal disorders then this is the book for you. Not only has Kari moved to and lived this but has got locals advice on how they go through winter thriving in the season

The author’s experience and perspective resonated with me, and I liked her writing style. We have a lot in common, but also I appreciated reading about her research.
I love it when a book is based in both science and personal experiences. A cool collection of best winter practices across cultures, and the writer’s honest about the winter dread some (many) people have.

As someone who does not cope well with the winter months AT ALL, I was very keen to read this. Nothing groundbreaking or particular new in here, but a good read nevertheless and it certainly helped my mood and reminded me that this time will pass, and to look for the things that bring me joy even on the days I don’t feel it. Thank you netgalley and the publisher for letting me read this.