MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - Record-breaking snowfall this early in the season can add stress during the busy holiday season, prompting mental health experts to remind people about the importance of self-care during winter months.

The snow and cold temperatures can make it harder on mental health, but experts say taking time to focus on self-care can make all the difference.

With this much snow this early in the season, some residents are embracing the winter weather after lighter snowfall in recent years.

“We didn’t have much of that the last couple of winters,” Madison resident Rob Ehlers said. “It’s [shoveling] getting harder as I get older to deal with but I still enjoy it.”

Westside resident Steve Dahlgren said he’s also enjoying the snow this year.

“Last year it was hardly anything,”

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