Okay, you’re busy. I get it. Here are three things you can do today in five minutes. First, close your curtains the second the sun goes down. It traps a layer of air between the glass and the room. Second, put on some socks—wool or fuzzy ones. Your feet are the first to complain.
Third, make a hot drink. It’s not just the liquid warming you up; it’s the act of holding a warm mug. Your brain associates that warmth with comfort. So go make some tea, hot chocolate, or just hot water with lemon. Your future self, wrapped in a blanket by a lamp with a warm bulb, will thank you. Now go forth and be toasty.
