The lower the temperature outside the window, the more difficult it is for us to force ourselves to leave the house. We are sad, burrowing into blankets, surround ourselves with our favorite, but not the most wholesome food, watch movies and TV shows like XXX.

Here are some ideas on how to diversify your winter leisure without leaving a cozy warm apartment.

Everyone can be divided into two categories: someone cooks to live, and someone lives to cook. Which group can I classify you with? Winter is the time to try new dishes, recipes and culinary techniques. Experiment with cuisines from different countries or flavor combinations. Be creative.

Where to begin:

If you can cook only the simplest dishes, stock up on good recipes. Over time, you will begin to confidently understand various taste combinations and will be able to prepare gastronomic masterpieces without resorting to cookbooks.

This is a way to keep the body in good shape in winter, when the state of health and fitness leave much to be desired.

Where to begin:

To do yoga, you do not have to leave home: many online services publish lessons for free or at a reasonable price. Sign up for your favorite course and take one video lesson every few days.

Learning languages ​​is a great exercise for the brain. In addition, spending the winter to master the basics of grammar and vocabulary replenishment, you can try out a new skill during spring or summer vacation.

Where to begin:

Install the application on your phone, select a language and start practicing.

Many abilities are genetically based, but writing is primarily a acquired skill. Have you long wanted to learn how to articulate thoughts? This is quite real, the main thing is to practice as much as possible.

Where to begin:

If you want to learn more about the theory of writing, subscribe to any available online course. If your task is to develop creative thinking, write just for the sake of the process. Decide for yourself and make a plan. Find a list of creative ideas for texts and go ahead for the job.

Knitting is an ideal “winter” hobby. Once you learn the basics, you can knit and do other things at the same time: watch TV, listen to podcasts or audiobooks.

With knitting, even the evening of the series will be productive, because by its results you will replenish the wardrobe with socks, a scarf or a hat. Solid benefit.

Where to begin:

All you need is a pair of knitting needles, yarn, a crochet hook to hook the stitched loops, and a yarn needle to sew all the pieces together. Choose online knitting techniques and learn the basics.

Remember how much joy in childhood brought board games and puzzles? Winter is the time to arrange gatherings with friends at the good old games.

Where to begin:

That evening, when you want to curl up and watch TV, invite your partner, neighbors or friends to play. You can complement the games with wine and cheese and make a weekly tradition.

As the saying goes, prepare a sled in the summer, and a figure in the winter. Do not let yourself go because of winter cold. Develop a workout plan that you can do at home and stick to it.

Where to begin:

And again, free training plans and video courses from the Web will help you out.

So you will learn a new skill and be able to sign cards with beautiful letters. All you need is simple tools and a little practice.

Where to begin:

You will need tracing paper, a metal pen, a pen for ink, ink and a grid for calligraphy. Online courses or blogs can help you learn the basics.

Winter is not easy to survive due to cold weather and lack of sunlight. Doing things that bring pleasure is a way to maintain harmony throughout the coldest time of the year.