5 tips to help mitigate the negative impact of cold, dark seasons on our mood and mental health, by KatieLMSW
Whether you're struggling with a relatively mild case of the winter blues or the more severe symptoms of S.A.D., there are ways to manage what those colder, darker days and weeks can do to you. Here are some tips to maintain your well-being no matter how unpleasant the weather may be.If it’s accessible to you, develop a home workout routine that raises your heart rate formost days of the week.
This period of time has been found across several studies to confer mood-improving effects. You might consider tuning into a live online exercise class, a streamable workout session, or just crank your favorite tunes and dance until you start sweating. Walking up and down a set of stairs in your home or apartment and intense cleaning also count as exercise.
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