Embrace Winter Cocooning

Photo from Kripalu in Lenox, MA

I spent this past weekend at Kripalu, the holistic retreat center in the Berkshires of Western Massachusetts. The trip, taken with my mom, reminded me of how valuable it can be to embrace the contemplative period during the colder months of the year.

Up with the snow and views of mountains, I found myself thinking of words I associate with winter: stillness, calm, quiet, peace, diving inward, cocooning, connection with the self, just being.

What’s the value of embracing the season and making space to connect with yourself? Winter in the Northeast United States coincides with the New Year which is a time of transformation, reflection and change. Instead of being frustrated with your inability to be active outside, embrace the season and use this time to get back in touch with what’s most important to you so that you can align the year ahead with your values and your sense of purpose.

About the Author: Suzanne Grossman

Suzanne Grossman is a job search coach and women’s leadership specialist. She is a founder of Love Your Job (LYJ) Search, a series of classes that support women in achieving fulfilling work at the compensation they deserve. She also advises graduate students, teaching them practical skills and sharing information on how to make the leap to satisfying careers. Suzanne has a BA in Psychology from Tufts University and a Master’s degree in Women’s and Gender Studies from Rutgers University. See testimonials on Suzanne’s success working with women jobseekers. Follow Suzanne on Twitter @LYJnow and @Suzanne_LYJnow. Contact lyjnow (at) gmail.com.

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