New year, new beginnings\u2026 same old pandemic. Suffice to say 2020 hasn\u2019t been anyone\u2019s favorite winter, so it\u2019s totally understandable that the winter blues have hit hard this year.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Feeling the change of the seasons mentally isn\u2019t a rare issue. Around 5% of American adults<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>experience seasonal affective disorder. Though the winter blues may not be as severe, you shouldn\u2019t ignore them.<\/p>\n That’s why we\u2019ve got five unique ways to pamper yourself out of your funk.<\/p>\n We know it\u2019s cold, wet, and dark outside. This seems like terrible advice but stick with us.<\/p>\n Getting your body moving releases endorphins. These clever little chemicals interact with receptors in your brain. This triggers a positive feeling in your body, which can be likened to that of morphine.<\/p>\n In other words, it\u2019s a way of getting a natural high in your body and is sure to lift your spirits. You don\u2019t have to go outdoors either if you don\u2019t want to. Swimming, going to the gym, or even some yoga indoors will all work as well.\u00a0<\/p>\n Though we\u2019ve just said you don\u2019t need to go outdoors, you really should at some point. Research has shown that not getting enough daylight is bad for humans, mentally and physically. So if you\u2019re stuck in an office, at home or work, from sunrise until sunset, then you\u2019re bound to feel the blues.<\/p>\n Try and get outside at around midday every day if possible. Just for 10 minutes to half an hour will do the trick. This will give your body enough sunlight to produce the vitamin D it needs.<\/p>\n Vitamin D helps our brains work better and is linked to better emotional health. You can try a supplement if you still don\u2019t think you\u2019re getting enough light. Alternatively, there\u2019s a huge range of indoor lighting available, which simulates natural light.<\/p>\n Not in a \u201cnew year, new me, I\u2019m suddenly going to stop eating cake kind of way<\/em>.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n Eating well doesn\u2019t mean dieting. We mean making sure you\u2019re getting enough of all the nutrients and vitamins your body needs to function. Without them, you\u2019re bound to feel worse mentally.<\/p>\n So don\u2019t cut the delicious treats, but do add your veggies, fruits, and complex carbohydrates.\u00a0<\/p>\n It can be so tempting, especially on wintery weekends, to sleep in all morning, which leads to staying up too late and not getting enough sleep.<\/p>\n Sticking to a solid sleep routine ensures you\u2019re getting enough sleep to maintain your overall health. Wake up at the same time on weekdays and weekends. If you struggle to get to sleep, establish a relaxing bedtime routine like a bath and reading.<\/p>\n It might seem difficult at first, but your body should get used to the new routine within a couple of weeks.\u00a0<\/p>\n If all else fails, treat yourself. In fact, do it anyway. Treating yourself is a surefire way to lift your spirits a little.<\/p>\n How you treat yourself is entirely up to you! A new outfit, some tasty food, or even\u00a0sending yourself flowers from FTD flower delivery<\/a>. Be kind to yourself!<\/p>\n Pampering yourself is all about making you feel good. There are so many other ways to pamper yourself we\u2019ve not mentioned, like seeing your loved ones, indulging in a hobby, or starting a project, to name just a few of thousands.<\/p>\n You can find loads more self-improvement and wellbeing ideas on our blog.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" New year, new beginnings\u2026 same old pandemic. 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Exercise<\/strong><\/h2>\n
2. Light Matters<\/strong><\/h2>\n
3. Eat Well<\/strong><\/h2>\n
4. Sleep Routine<\/strong><\/h2>\n
5. Treat Yourself<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Other Ways to Pamper Yourself<\/strong><\/h2>\n