Dealing With The Winter Blues

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There is such a thing as seasonal depression and while some of us may have it hit harder than others, there are still ways you can deal with winter blues. Regardless of the level of blues you feel, it’s quite common with the lack of sunlight for our bodies to suffer in the area of vitamin D. This vitamin is what helps maintain our mood and keeps us a bit more even-keeled when it comes to moods. During the winter season many start to feel a seasonal depression kick in due to the lack of sunlight with shorter daytime hours. There are ways you can deal with winter blues, some are easier than others, but today I will share a few of these tips with you so that you can attempt to rise above winter blues.

Make Your Home Brighter

Since lack of sunlight is the largest culprit for your winter blues, find a way to light up the home brighter than ever before. With products like the Happy Light where you can turn it on for a few moments of natural light via a lamp on a daily basis, there’s no reason to sit in the dark. Consider replacing various lightbulbs in your home so that you are living in a brighter environment to easily help shift away from winter blues.

Eat Healthier

While you don’t have to get going on some major health eating binge, try to remove sugars and carbohydrates from your diet as much as possible during the onset of winter blues. Sugar and carbohydrate-based foods give a false sense of euphoria and then a huge crash and burn with anxiety and depression being triggered. Items like chocolate and foods rich in Omega-3’s will surely help keep you eating healthier and your emotions steady.

Get Outside

Surely you won’t want to go outside in freezing cold temperatures, but during those nicer winter days try to get outside and take a short walk. Perhaps just walk around your yard for a bit. Incorporating some form of outside exercise will help combat winter blues. Whatever you do, when the temperature is tolerable get outside and move around. Being outside with fresh air can do wonders for the soul and help when dealing with winter blues.

Wear Bright Colors

Something as simple as switching up your wardrobe colors could help deter those winter blues from taking over completely. Try to select brighter clothing options during the winter season to offset the dreary, dark months of winter. It’s amazing what a simple color change will do subconsciously to your mind. Go ahead and get shopping, give yourself permission to get a few brighter clothing options in the name of dealing with winter blues.

Whatever tips and tricks you decide to attempt to insert into your daily winter life, be certain to do something about winter blues. It’s no fun and can be quite dangerous to sit inside, sulk and keep that feeling to yourself. Many people struggle with winter blues, so get up and make some adjustments today.

Courtney P.

I’m a 20-something stay-at-home mother and wife. I have an amazing husband, a beautiful daughter, two loving dogs, and a lazy cat. I wouldn’t change my life for anything! I love to read, listen to music, cook and blog!

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