I’m one of the people who likes autumn more than one would expect. There is something on the rainy and darkest days that relaxes me. I have not yet discovered what this is but it happens.
However, I understand that not everyone loves the smaller, rainier and darker days. And there is a reason.
Smaller and darker days affect your mental health. Sunshine is something like a “barometer” of mental health and it has been proven that on sunny days people are happier and happier.
However, in autumn and as we walk towards winter, your mood can change and you are not in the same mood.
This is a Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD).
It is essentially a form of depression, which occurs in autumn and winter where the length of the day decreases. Seasonal Affective Disorder Disappears In Spring And Summer.
The good news is that there is a way to balance your emotions and feel better. And they are simpler than you think.
Balanced nutrition
If you feel heavier and sluggish during the colder months, you should first adjust your diet to the new data.
The colder months can make us crave fast food, delicacies and sweets, as our bodies need more energy to keep warm while still doing what we did in the warmer months: work, exercise, daily activities.
However, a balanced diet will help a lot and the balance in your mood and mental health.
Make hygge a way of life
It may seem simple, but enjoying the coldest weather and feeling good about it can make a big difference in your mood. Find ways that make you feel warm and relaxed and focus on how much more beautiful they will make you feel. You will definitely find more ways to achieve the coveted hygge.
Do not let the cold hold you back
You may feel less mobilized when it blows and it rains but if you do not let the cold hold you back you have already taken the first step to feel better.
After all, there is a reason why the Scandinavian concept of “friluftsliv” or outdoor living is so popular in the Nordic countries during the winter months – loving the countryside and staying active is important regardless of the time of year.
So since the seasons will always change and that is a given, maybe we should change the way we deal with these changes.
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