These are the cities hit hardest by the winter blues

These are the cities hit hardest by the winter bluesThese are the cities hit hardest by the winter bluesWith last weeks bomb cyclone and a weekend of ghastly, ice-cold temperatures, its easy to feel like all you want to do is crawl back under the covers instead of heading to work in the morning.Apparently, thats how a lot of cities feel. Top among them Pittsburgh.The city was ranked as the top city where the winter season brings workers down emotionally,according to new research from Accountemps, which surveyed more than 2,700 geschftszimmer workers in the U.S. who were age 18 and up.So how does your city stack up?Cities where winter harms workers moods1. Pittsburgh2. Detroit3. Cleveland4.Chicago5.Boston6. Indianapolis7.MinneapolisCities where winter helps workers moods1. Phoenix2. Miami / San Diego (tied)4. Austin5. Dallas, Los Angeles, Houston (tied)Tips for surviving a harsh winter when taking time off isnt an optionHeres what employers and employees can doWork from home when you canStaying at home instead of braving crazy cold temperatures might just warm up your mood. Just make sure youre prepared to work as efficiently as possible - have your work passwords on hand, and bring home your work laptop and/or any files you need.Youll still have tasks to finish when toiling away at home, but taking the commute off the table for a day is a nice way to slow down during a hectic week.Ensure that employees actually want to come to workMichael Steinitz, executive director of Accountemps, commented on the research in a statement, showing how companies can help.Winter doldrums are a reality at work in some cities, often due to colder weather, fewer hours of daylight and holiday festivities ending, he said. Employers can do their part to lift morale by fostering a collaborative, engaging and supportive office culture year-round.Embrace hygge by making your workspace cozyNo, you probably wont be able to burn candles - commonly associated with the Danish winter philoso phy ofhygge - at your corporate desk.But that doesnt mean you cant be bundled up. If your office insists on keeping the temperature down, bundle up with scarfs and extra sweaters. Also keep an extra hat and a set of gloves in a desk drawer.Make sure you always have access to a hot drink to perk you up, and bring your own tea bags from home if your office pantry isnt stocked up with the flavors youre craving.