# 274. 4 Tiny Shifts I Make Every Winter (so I feel cozy, not crushed)

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Podcast: [On Your Terms®](https://stenobird.com/podcast/on-your-terms-4083141)
Published: 2026-02-02T09:30:00+00:00
Episode link: https://samvanderwielen.com
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## Resource

When it gets dark before you’ve even wrapped up work for the day, winter can feel like it shrinks your whole life. Suddenly everything feels harder, heavier, and honestly… a little bleak. And while part of you might want to hibernate until April, another part of you knows that doesn’t really work when you’re running a business and trying to live a full life. In this episode, I’m sharing how I’ve learned to actually work with winter instead of fighting it. After moving from Philly to the north shore of Long Island (where winter is colder, darker, windier, and somehow five degrees colder just to be rude), I had to build a real winter toolkit — not just cozy socks, but mindset shifts, routines, and intentional rituals that make this season feel supportive instead of soul-crushing. In this episode, you’ll hear… Why your relationship with winter might be making it harder than it needs to be The mindset shift that completely changed how I experience winter How I intentionally design winter to feel cozy, grounding, and even enjoyable Why winter is actually essential for creativity, energy, and long-term sustainability Simple routines and rituals that give you something to look forward to all season long Click here to find the full show notes and transcript for this episode. RESOURCES: Get   Sam’s free weekly newsletter,  Sam’s Sidebar Learn about The Ultimate Bundle® on Sale Get Sam's book " When I Start My Business, I'll Be Happy" Click here to be notified when new episodes of On Your Terms® come out CONNECT: Get Sam's weekly newsletter, Sam's Sidebar Follow Sam on Instagram Follow Sam on YouTube Subscribe to Sam's Substack , Beyond Business Take Sam's free legal workshop "5 Steps to Legally Protect & Grow Your Online Business" DISCLAIMER

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