Did you know that the winter blues are a real thing? As the days get shorter and the nights continue to get colder, even the most positive people can get a little down. This is also known as the “winter blues”. This is characterized as mild depression, low energy and a lack of motivation due to the cold season. Luckily for you, our therapists have the perfect tips for you to try to get yourself back to normal!
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Exercise. Even though Colorado is known as the fittest state in the country, exercise isn’t just about staying healthy and maintaining your weight, it is also great for relieving many different stresses of life. Plus, the effects of a great workout can carry through the rest of the day, even after you hit the showers. Not only that, but you’ll have increased energy throughout your day and your metabolism will stay increased. Simply, exercise can do more for your mind by releasing all of those “feel good chemicals” in your brain that can improve your mood.
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Start eating a healthier diet. Looking better and feeling better is what you’ll get when you decide to eat a healthier diet. What you eat can affect both your mood and energy. So try your best to avoid refined and processed foods, like sugar, rice and white breads. Not only do these foods not have the nutrients your body needs, but they can zap energy levels that correlate with your mood, causing depression, mood swings and lack of concentration.
Don’t go anywhere just yet! Stay tuned for more ways you can cure the winter blues you’re experiencing. If you’d like to talk to a therapist in Denver about your winter blues, contact us online now!