It’s the end of the year and the weather is getting colder day by day. During winter, we tend to spend more time indoors curled up in our blankets, having a cup of tea and binge-watching our favourite movies or series.
If colder weather and shorter days cause you to feel the winter blues, you’re not alone. It’s not uncommon to experience fatigue, sadness, difficulty concentrating, and a disruption in your sleep schedule during the winter season.
Here are some tips on how to get through the winter blues, from eating healthfully to making travel plans
- BOOST YOUR MOOD WITH FOOD
A simple change to boost your mood is to consider the food you eat. Consuming protein with breakfast, lunch, and dinner can enhance mood and prevent sugar and carb cravings later in the day.
- SEEK OUT THE SUN
If you cannot get outdoors, move a chair, work station, or kitchen table next to a window that gets sunlight. Aim to sit in this location for at least one to two hours a day. If one sitting is not possible, break the time into shorter chunks throughout the daytime hours.
- VACATION
To have some fun, plan a vacation with your friends or family. Exploring mountains, going for adventurous biking and trekking, being involved in winter sports activities or experiencing snowfall would just change your mood and gloomy thoughts.
- ADD INDOOR PLANTS TO YOUR HOME
They keep you relaxed and lower anxiety. Being around plants has a calming effect, lowering negative emotions such as anxiety.
The winter blues can be hard to overcome. By taking the proper steps and actions, you can make surviving winters easier and fun. Just remember that not everyone is the same. Sometimes, it takes trial and error to find what best fits your personality and lifestyle.
BY: AISHA KAMRAN
