Also known as:
The doldrums, feeling a bit down,
Fed up, SAD (seasonal affective disorder),
Seasonal depression.
Winter months are:
November, December & January.
Causes:
Long winter months.
Cold. Bad weather.
Dark nights, dark mornings.
Being stuck indoors.
Ways to tackle:
- Light treatment- daylight - get wrapped up & go out walking/Jogging. Take an early holiday.
- Take up a winter sport.
- Have a party.
Find a reason to party & invite friends to lift your mood.
- Start gardening, indoor or outdoor. Some houseplants have air purifying qualities.
- Set a goal. Lose weight, gain weight or fitness. Start something new. A course, decorating, a hobby.
- Hibernate. Stay home, warm & comfy with a good book or film.
- Finally, recognise the symptoms of depression & get help from your doc if necessary.
What do we think?
What do we look forward to as spring approaches?
Birdsong?
First flowers?
First born spring animals?
Spring cleaning?
Lighter mornings?
Longer days?
Steven Blanchard works in Normanby Hall Garden Centre Tue, Wed, Thu
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