It's getting colder outside, and with the cold comes a lot of great things like hot chocolate, big sweaters and a long winter break. However, the over-romanticization of winter with concepts like falling in love while ice skating forgets to include factors like seasonal depression, the sun setting at 4 p.m., and the bitter cold that prevents going outside from being a viable option.

To stop yourself from losing ground in the winter months make a schedule.

Any activity you enjoy can help you get out of the winter funk by giving you a feeling of accomplishment. In winter it is important to keep yourself busy to keep yourself in prime condition and ready for the next round of college classes. While the romanticization of winter is fun, focusing on it as the most important aspect of winter can be damaging. When the snow looks like sludge instead of white and fluffy and dusk sneaks up on you, your mindset can drastically change. It is during this time of the winter months that it is important to keep yourself busy and healthy.