5 Tips To Improving Your Mood & Energy This Winter Season
The cold and darker months can take their toll on the way we feel. Here are five great ways to improve your mood and energy this winter season:
1. Move Your Body
Exercise releases feel-good endorphins, so make time to move every day.
2. Choose “Good-Mood” Foods
Incorporating mood-boosting foods (e.g., fatty fish, whole grains, and blueberries) into your daily eats is a great way to influence your mood naturally.
3. Get Quality Sleep
There’s nothing like a good night’s rest to feel refreshed and ready to take on the day.
4. Slow Down
Pausing your day for a ritual like meditating or sipping a hot cup of tea is a nurturing way to slow down and think about your current mood.
5. Stay Connected
Keeping in touch with friends and loved ones is a crucial mood-booster.
As winter wears on, try these options and see what sticks. What may work for one person may not work for you.
Stay positive, Spring is just around the corner!
Written by Stephanie Hetherington (stephanie@jj.team)