Need transportation? Here are 53 easy ways to add cheer to your life as winter approaches.

1. Start Christmas early

Do everything now. Set up the tree, snack exclusively on Quality Street, and watch nothing but bad movies about big-city girls who go back to the countryside for Christmas and fall in love with a nice local guy. Everything is wrong, you need it.

2. Having a fondue The real question is how did dipping snacks in melted cheese with friends go out of style? Pro Tip: Use cut pieces of crumpet. It's like a sponge.

3. Go Electric

Discover the life-changing power of an electric blanket. They start at around £20; they finish with extreme comfort. Wrap it around your shoulders when working from home or tuck it under the duvet before going to bed.

4. Scare yourself for no reason

One ​​sure way to build the resilience needed to get through these tough times is to watch scary movies. According to a 2020 study, horror movie fans appeared to have less psychological distress and increased levels of psychological resilience. "Through fiction," according to the study, "people can learn to escape dangerous predators, navigate new social situations, and practice mind-reading and emotional regulation skills."

5. Turn to Jelly

Be like Mrs. Beeton and savor the simple pleasure of perfect jelly. Buy a vintage Victorian glass, stoneware or copper jelly mold and have fun with layers of color. Add a few edible flowers and savor the paradox of a creation that is both sculptural and quivering.

6. Growing a beard

There is no greater sensation available to a man than coming home from a winter walk and realizing that his beard is wet with condensation. Start now and you'll be bearded enough by Christmas, and everyone you know will buy you beard oil as a gift. You're in luck.

7. Walk With An Audiobook

On a chilly winter's day, there's no better companion than 82-year-old actor Seán Barrett. His sublime narration of the series< em>Slough House by Mick Herron, about a group of MI5 outcasts, will bring joy to the darkest days.

8.Draw freely like a child

Take 10 minutes to put a pencil on some papi er and don't worry about what happens next. There's only one rule: no scribbles.

9. Savor the shorter days