It’s no secret that I’m not a fan of winter…All that dark and all that cold. Ick/Burr! So here are a few strategies that I use to banish those winter blues.
Let there be light!
One factor that effects your mood in winter is the lack of sunlight. Sunlight increases the levels of serotonin (the happy hormone) in your body. It also helps to suppress melatonin a chemical which leads to drowsiness and sleep. The sun helps your body to produce vitamin D. This vital nutrient boosts your mood and strengthens your immune system. So with the lack of sunlight, it is no wonder you feel a little sluggish and sad in the winter.
So what can you do?
Stay Warm, Stay Well!
Winter cold can make you feel exhausted. Your body actually burns more calories, expends way more energy, when you’re cold. Shivering can increase your metabolic rate as much as five fold and feels miserable. It's no surprise you feel more tired in the winter cold.
So what can you do?
So I hope these simple strategies add a little light and warmth to your life and make your winter brighter and happier. Let me know what you do to battle the winter blues…leave a comment below.
Let there be light!
One factor that effects your mood in winter is the lack of sunlight. Sunlight increases the levels of serotonin (the happy hormone) in your body. It also helps to suppress melatonin a chemical which leads to drowsiness and sleep. The sun helps your body to produce vitamin D. This vital nutrient boosts your mood and strengthens your immune system. So with the lack of sunlight, it is no wonder you feel a little sluggish and sad in the winter.
So what can you do?
Stay Warm, Stay Well!
Winter cold can make you feel exhausted. Your body actually burns more calories, expends way more energy, when you’re cold. Shivering can increase your metabolic rate as much as five fold and feels miserable. It's no surprise you feel more tired in the winter cold.
So what can you do?
So I hope these simple strategies add a little light and warmth to your life and make your winter brighter and happier. Let me know what you do to battle the winter blues…leave a comment below.
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