How I Beat Winter Depression

Phoebe Adele
Sunwater
Published in
3 min readMar 16, 2021

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Magic is in the air in the Winter, just not for all. It’s possible that you’re struggling from so-called Winter Depression if you’re trapped at home, grumpy, and exhausted.

We are less active and energetic when the weather is cold. As a consequence, we’re stressed out and uninspired to do so. But don’t worry; Positive Side is on your side. Here are few suggestions to help you beat the winter blues.

• Reduce the sum of Blue Light.

Because of blue light, the circadian rhythm (sleep/wake cycle) is disturbed. When you’re open to light for a prolonged amount of time, your melatonin development slows.

You can feel exhausted and groggy if you are stuck to your screen before bed. Blue light can be seen in a number of electronic items, like your handset, tablet, television, and even your not-so-harmless e-reader. Be sure you switched off your devices at least an hour until bedtime.

• Dress up with no Particular Cause.

People sometimes make the error of not taking care of themselves while they are at their lowest. You are not only sad, but still unkempt. Choose a pretty dress that you prefer, take care of your face, and style your hair.

You’ll feel more put-together and inspired to move on with the day after performing this self-care routine.

• Dance like a Lunatic.

If you can’t describe your emotions with words, do it through movement. When you workout and change your attitude, you can destroy two birds with one stone. Endorphins (happy hormones) are produced as you dance, and they help you combat depression. Dancing may also be a relaxing way to take a break from monotonous activities.

• Make a vistion Board

A vision board is a collage made up of images, writing, or sketches. It acts as everyday encouragement to help you accomplish your goals. A vision board will help you find out what you want out of existence. It’s enough to dream of your promising future and prosperity to keep you happy. Place old magazine cut-outs or framed pictures on the frame, along with quotations and maybe some of your own photographs. You’re finally able to take on the universe.

• De-clutter the Living Room.

Consider this scenario: you’re exhausted and lazy, with no intention to work. To make it worse, the place is a total nightmare. Your cluttered atmosphere leads to your tiredness. This isn’t a healthy situation. Set a timer for at least 5 minutes and assess which area needs to be cleaned. It might be something from a desk to your room. You’ll continue to recycle rubbish, as well as your negativity. Maybe you’ll toggle on some music and dance a bit, and your poor mood will disappear!

• Take a Break from your Social Networking Pages.

It’s overwhelming to browse through social media to see everyone’s “great” lives, particularly when you’re down. Why bring yourself through this? In a few clicks of the cursor, you can fix the problem: easily remove the social networking pages that make you feel terrible. People who are addicted to social media feel more isolated and frustrated, according to science.

• Move out of the House as Fast as Possible.

It’s enticing to sit a little longer under the heated cover, but you’ll slip into the pit and end up feeling much worse. Try enjoying some fresh air as an antidote to the never-ending Netflix marathon. Reduced sunshine induces higher amounts of melatonin, which has been clinically confirmed. This is, in a nutshell, what triggers winter depression.

Winter depression is a major concern. Other individuals, on the other hand, assume that the winter blues are fictional and should not be deemed a real concern. Do you feel people should pay attention to the dilemma or disregard it?

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Phoebe Adele
Sunwater

Health Magazine Writer | Santa Monica University | LA