katiefarello, 
NYC Graphic Designer | Tulane Marketing Grad
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Susan Smoter, Burning desire to make the working world better
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01/15/20 at 5:25PM UTC
Try to get outside for a walk every day, or at least sit by the window as you eat lunch. The good news is the days are now getting longer! We're on the "right side" of the cycle. If you can do so, take a trip to someplace warm for a few days, it'll do wonders!
Jill L. Ferguson, Jill of many trades. Lover of life and animals.
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01/15/20 at 5:42PM UTC
I agree that sunshine and vitamin D are super important during shorter days and both help with motivation and health.
Exercise is also important to keeping energy levels up so put on some dance music and boogie where no one is watching. :)
katiefarello, NYC Graphic Designer | Tulane Marketing Grad
614
01/15/20 at 7:14PM UTC
Love both of your responses so much. Thanks for the advice! Have a place down in FL I may have to escape to for a weekend :)
Meagan Mosher, Administrative Assistant.
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01/15/20 at 7:09PM UTC
One of my old coworkers used to have a sunlamp. It's supposed to help with mood boosting and the winter blahs.
AlanaW81, Senior Service Advocate for Farmers Insurance
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01/15/20 at 8:41PM UTC
I definitely agree with getting outside for a short walk, even in brisk weather! Or if you have a pup, get them out for a walk or to the dog park for a romp in the snow, my dog loves to jump around in the snow :)
Jackie Ghedine, Performance expert and coach for Gen X women
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01/16/20 at 1:14AM UTC
I meditate in my front window which goes from floor to ceiling, letting the sunlight hit me and taking the time to draw energy back to me for 20 minutes instead of out into the world (like it does for the rest of the day)
Kimberly Douglass, Training guru / Passionate about helping others
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01/16/20 at 12:27PM UTC
Winters can be tough. I focus on things that make me feel cozy, for example: Having my coffee maker programed to brew when my alarm goes off, burning a candle, winter themed lotion scents, a light therapy lamp, journaling (and always find something good to write about!) and get some sun light as much as possible. Hope this helps! Be well.
D.Hendrickson, Brooklyn based marketer
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01/16/20 at 2:45PM UTC
Get a puppy!!!! And bring him to work to help the rest of us get through our winter blues
katiefarello, NYC Graphic Designer | Tulane Marketing Grad
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01/16/20 at 2:51PM UTC
Love this idea. Thanks!
Eva Jannotta, @evajannotta
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01/22/20 at 5:56PM UTC
Honestly, I moved to Phoenix, AZ from the east coast in part for this reason! And I agree with @Jill L Ferguson — taking a food-based vitamin D supplement helped me a lot.
Lucinda Jackson, Author, Business Executive, Scientist.
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01/22/20 at 11:17PM UTC
Exercise is definitely my go-to blues killer! Even if it's just putting on a song and dancing around the house. I swim all winter and ride my bike--the bracing air wakes me up and helps me forget my troubles. Ask a friend to go for a hike--you're both outdoors and you have company!
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