January and February are dreary months full of long, dark days.... if you're feeling bummed out, here are some ways to cope!
If you happen to live where the weather hurts your face (like us), you may be experiencing the winter doldrums: low levels of energy, mood, and motivation. Call it what you want-- holiday hangover, winter blues-- but if those feelings persist for far too long, you may have developed Seasonal Affective Disorder-- SAD. Isn't it crazy what the sun can do our minds and bodies?
In this episode, we explore some of the different ways to combat the winter blues, including
Of course, not everything works for everybody, so hopefully you'll find something to try to help you embrace the season.
Sources:
https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/seasonal-affective-disorder
https://www.conehealth.com/services/behavioral-health/7-ways-to-beat-the-winter-blues/
https://www.eomega.org/article/5-holistic-remedies-for-sad-the-winter-blues
https://www.spiritualityhealth.com/tuning-in-to-the-wisdom-of-winter