Why does it get colder after the solstice?
Hi friends,
We did it—we are past the shortest day of the year (in the northern hemisphere). Tomorrow will have more daylight.
Why isn't the solstice the coldest time of the year? In the Northeast, January and especially February are cold. The delay in winter weather is because of seasonal lag, or more specifically, water (lakes, oceans, rivers, groundwater) storing heat for a long time. The temperature takes some time to adjust after the sunlight lessens.
I feel lag in my ability to do what I want to do, or be the person I want to be. Even if I set different intentions, my stored habits take over.
I signed up for a TikTok challenge in October (post a video every day!) and it was incredibly hard at first. But by the end of the month, posting a daily video from my phone felt like a habit.
Check out my TikTok here if you'd like! (Most videos are also on my Instagram or Facebook)
If you're planning to make New Year's goals or resolutions, perhaps give yourself a lag time, a little space to gradually take those steps forward.
Looking forward to a new venture in the new year? Check out my blog post on getting started as a freelancer in 2023:
How to Start as a LGBTQ Freelancer in 2023
Is this your year to go into business for yourself as an LGBTQ freelancer in 2023? I am so excited for the new entrepreneurs and small business owners who are getting started selling products and ser
Take care,
Rey