These are the Best Ways to Combat Winter Blues

Last Updated on January 7, 2021

Are you feeling irritable, passive, and gloomy? I know, holiday bills are accumulating, the daylight hours are fewer, temperatures are colder, and the glum seems to be everywhere you go.

According to research, when a person is experiencing winter blues, they feel sad, apathetic, irritable, and lethargic. However, the level of sensitivity to the seasonal changes differs from one person to another.

In fact, not only winter but those blues can also be triggered by family or work problems, financial issues, stress, lack of activity, or changes in workout routine or diet.

What’s important is not to take winter blues for Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), as the former is more time-limited and less serious than the latter.

If you’re sure you’re dealing with the winter blues, then don’t worry, you can easily overcome it and enjoy the season.

These are the Best Ways to Combat Winter Blues

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#1 – Get Your Daily Dose of Natural Light

The winter blues might make it very tempting to hibernate on the couch, but it’s important to step outside and get as much natural light as you can (even if it’s weak.)

Sunlight helps improve the sleep-wake cycles, which can be affected when there is less daylight. This light promotes the production of serotonin in your body, thus helping to boost your mood.

Ideally, you should spend more than twenty minutes outside on a daily basis, even if it’s not all sunshine and clear sky. Walk to work or café and eat your meals in the outdoors.

#2 – Sleep Comes First

Feelings of depression are associated with disrupted sleep patterns and sleep deprivation. So you should make sure to have 8 full hours of good sleep each and every night.

Experts explain that a regular sleep cycle, as well as the sleep’s restorative nature, helps to regulate your mood. (No more excuses!)

#3 – Have at least 15 minutes of Daily Physical Activity

The winter months come with more couch and less gym, but moving your lazy butt can have amazing effects on both your energy level and outlook. According to a study published in the journal Pain Medicine, as little as ten minutes of exercise can help decrease feelings of anxiety and boost your mood.