3 Ways To Beat Cabin Fever

This is a post from last winter . . . came to mind with today's forecast for Washington, DC and most of the east coast.

If cabin fever is setting in despite the fact that you've played all the board games you can stand, watched an Oscar-nominated-movie marathon, baked your favorite cookies, and simmered a stockpot of stew, it's time for a new approach:

Use the time you're stuck inside to:
- start something,
- finish something, or
- revisit a stalled project

Start Something
Grab a piece of paper and map out your new project. What will it take to get started? Do you need to gather supplies, buy new tools, enroll in a class, or talk to an expert? Make a list, an outline, or draw a diagram. It's the first step in getting your project off the ground.

Finish Something
Wrap up some loose ends. Finish what's nearly done, but isn't. Clean, organize, and inventory your gear, tools, and supplies so you'll be ready to jump right in when it's time to start something new.

Revisit a Stalled Project
If you put aside a project because you were stuck, lost your inspiration, or became overwhelmed with other things in your life, take another look. You may be surprised by new ideas and solutions that percolate when you get back to it.