Romanticizing Rainy Days: Turning Gloom into Gold

by Ru Amin ★ November 20th, 2025

Photo credit: Ru Amin

You know those gray, chilly fall days when the sky looks like it forgot how to be blue? Yeah — those - they seem to be happening a lot recently. When you have to wake up for your 8a.m but it’s still windy, rainy and cold out or when the sun sets early at 4p.m. Instead of letting the rain ruin your mood, why not make it the vibe? There’s something dreamy about slowing down while outside hums softly under the drizzle. With the right mindset (and maybe a fuzzy blanket), rainy days can feel less ugh and more main character energy.

Start your slow-girl morning. 

Think about this: cozy mug in hand, messy bun, soft jazz playing in the background. Rainy mornings are made for journaling — not to solve your whole life, but to just be. Write about the tiny things that made you smile this week, the random thoughts in your head or even the things you’re grateful for. It’s therapy, but make it aesthetic.

Set the mood with music. 

Build a playlist that feels like a warm hug — acoustic love songs, gentle piano instrumentals or nostalgic tracks that make you feel like you’re in a coming-of-age film. (Because honestly, you are.)

Movie nights hit differently in the rain. 

Grab your favorite snacks, your favorite girls, light a candle and turn your room into a cozy cocoon. Whether it’s Harry Potter, Gilmore Girls or 10 Things I Hate About You, let the rain be the soundtrack to your comfort film marathon.

Finally — use the quiet for self-reflection. Rainy days remind us to slow down without guilt. Do that face mask, text someone you love or just exist. It’s ok to not always be productive; sometimes romanticizing your life is the most productive thing you can do.

The next time the weather looks gloomy, remember — it’s not a bad day, it’s just a soft one. Let the rain be your excuse to rest, reflect and fall in love with your own company. ☕✨

Edited by: Olivia Bourgault