Walking in a Winter Wonderland Really Can Improve Those Post-Christmas Blues

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New science suggests that walking in a winter wonderland actually makes you feel more comfortable in your own skin. Polish researchers found that levels of self-appreciation increased after strolling in the snow. While hanging out in nature has been proven to boost ideas about body positivity, this is the first time a significant connection between snowy environments and positive self-image has been observed in humans.