As the days get colder and the nights get shorter, even the best of us get a little down. Hi! My name is Heidi and you are watching watchmojo.com. And today, we’re learning how to be the winter blues.
The winter blues are characterized by mild depression, lack of motivation and low energy that many people experience during this cold season. Luckily, there’s a lot you can do to both prevent the blues and get yourself back to normal if they’re already here.
One way is to exercise. The effects of a good workout can last for several hours after you hit the showers. You’ll have more energy throughout the day and your metabolism will stay elevated too.
Exercise also helps your mind by releasing endorphins known as those feel good chemicals. Another thing to concentrate on is a healthy diet. Avoid refined and processed foods. These foods not only devoid you the nutrients your body creates but takes up your energy levels and can affect your mood, lack of concentration and mood swings. Try to incorporate more complex carbohydrates while also making sure you get your daily eight cups of water.
Getting enough natural light is also crucial. Most people know that sunlight provides us with vitamin D but did you know that it also improves your mood. Similar to exercise, sunlight exposure releases neurotransmitters in the brain that affect the mood.
Try to avoid binge drinking. Alcohol os actually the present and rather than improving your mood, it only makes it worst. Try and relax. Spend a few minutes each day doing nothing. Read a book or magazine, sleep in on the weekend or try some meditations. Relaxation especially in the form of yoga can alleviate stress and leave you with a calm energy.
Embrace the season. Instead of always avoiding the cold and snow, look for the best that it has to offer. Take up a winter sport like ice skating, snow boarding or even slitting. Enjoy these opportunities while they last.
Another ways to get social support who can you turn to when you’re down and need to pick me up. Keep the mentalist of this people and don’t be afraid to ask for help or encouragement when you need it. Something as simple as a phone call, a chat over coffee or a nice email can brighten your mood.
Allow yourself to see, aim for seven to eight hours each night and try to keep your bed time and waking time consistent. That way, your sleeping patterns can normalize and you’ll have more energy. Try not to oversleep. Those 12 hours snoozes on the weekend can actually make you more tired. Don’t forget naps or short 10-30 minute nap maybe you all need to rejuvenate your day.
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