Can self-esteem be seasonal? For me, I think the answer is yes. I tend to feel better about myself at certain times of year for various reasons. Summers are difficult for me because dressing for the weather makes me confront my poor body image, and I feel like a weakling for how badly I cope with routine changes (I'm a teacher). Overwhelm from the heat and sun exacerbate any other self-esteem issues that might be occurring. On the other hand, I love winter, because I get to ski, a lifelong passion I'm pretty good at, and the routine around teaching is my anchor. Has anyone else here experienced anything like this?

• Share questions: Are there seasonal aspects to your self-esteem and/or self image? Please describe. 
• Do any seasonal conditions exacerbate or improve underlying aspects of your self-esteem, for example, warm weather reducing stress around being cold and the reduced stress improving sense of self? 
• Do you take measures to protect yourself from seasonal changes/challenges in self-esteem/self image? 
• To give yourself more happiness at the times of year that are easier for self-esteem? 
• Any resources, tools, or strategies that helped you? 
• Anything else to share?