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Katie Farello

744

Creative Marketing Manager at Fairygodboss

01/15/20 at 4:39PM UTC

Health

Tips for dealing with the "winter blues"?

With shorter, darker days and dropping temperatures, I've been feeling less energetic and less motivated. How do you boost your mental health this time of year to fight off the "winter blues"?

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Lucinda Jackson

Author, Business Executive, Scientist.

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!

Eva Jannotta (she/her)

171

Amplify your influence.

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.

Anonymous

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

Katie Farello

744

Creative Marketing Manager at Fairygodboss

01/16/20 at 2:51PM UTC

Love this idea. Thanks!

Anonymous

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.

Jackie Ghedine

5.84k

Coach for Gen X Women | Jack Russell of Humans

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)

AlanaW81

Senior Service Advocate for Farmers Insurance

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 :)

Meagan Mosher

361

Administrative Assistant.

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.

Susan Smoter

1.46k

Burning desire to make the working world better

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

2.84k

Jill of many trades. Lover of life and animals.

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. :)