Tammy Oakland

Tammy Oakland

Tammy Oakland

 

Some great tips to help you beat the Winter Blues

I love these!!! Great tips to help you get thru the winter blahs.  Especially the last one.  I started playing my guitar and piano again... I forgot how much joy it brings me.  <3   Rediscover a hobby or activity that YOU love!  

Tips to beat the Winter blues from Dr. Barbara Nosal, chief clinical officer at Newport Academy.

  • Get your heart pumping - Exercise is always  important, but staying active this time of year can help you fight off  the winter blues. Dr. Nosal says 30 minutes or more of daily exercise  increases the production of serotonin, a neurotransmitter that helps  regulate mood and social behavior, along with sleep, appetite, and  memory, which contribute to a balanced mind and body.
  • Make your house smell good - Essential oils can be a  powerful way to perk up with scents. Not sure where to start? Different  oils have different effects, Dr. Nosal suggests citrus-y oils for  energizing and scents like lavender for calming and soothing.
  • Open your blinds - Spending time outside helps  regulate hormones and neurotransmitters that affect mood and behavior,  but harsh winter weather keeps a lot of us indoors a lot this time of  year. But you can reap the benefits of sunlight by letting the natural  light into your place by opening the curtains and blinds in the morning.
  • Or rely on fake light - A light therapy box that  gives off light that mimics natural sunlight can help “naturally  stimulate the body’s circadian rhythms and suppress the release of  melatonin,” Dr. Nosal explains. She advises exposing yourself to about  30 minutes of natural light a day.
  • Find a therapist - Cognitive behavioral therapy can  help you brainstorm practical solutions for your problems, so it’s less  about stopping the winter blues from happening and more about learning  how to cope with the symptoms.
  • Find time to do things you love - It’s easy to want  to spend the winter hibernating on your cozy couch, but spending time  with friends and doing hobbies and activities you like fills our  creative, intellectual, and social needs. And all of that helps build  self-confidence and fights off the winter blues, so don’t bail on your  next happy hour invite.

Source: PureWow


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