With the advent of daylight saving time, shorter days and longer nights are the new normal leading up to the winter solstice on December 21st.
Going back an hour and getting an extra hour of snooze time is certainly nothing to complain about, but dark skies can affect your mood and cause winter blues in some people. Sometimes even. If you’re looking for more time to snuggle under the covers or hibernate at home, here are seven easy ways to channel your inner bear and beat the blues naturally.
However, if this seasonal depression persists, it may be best to seek professional help and perhaps consider phototherapy, also known as phototherapy, as you may be experiencing seasonal affective disorder. Please remember one thing.
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1. Spray Your Way Happy
If you were to bring home (vegan) bacon and fry it in a (non-toxic) frying pan every day, well, you’d be exhausted. If you’re a gal on the go, boost your mood with 100% natural and organic essential oils. of boost mood ADORAtherapy’s collection helps guide your desire to feel awakened, balanced, enchanted, calm, beautiful, inspired, and wise. Just spray and breathe according to your mood and transform anytime, anywhere. In addition to containing no synthetic fragrances, Mood Boost Spray is vegan, cruelty-free, and manufactured in the USA.
2. Solve your worries
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Mineral springs have been considered natural healing places for thousands of years. Unfortunately, a large portion of the U.S. population is mineral deficient. Therefore, soaking in mineral-rich water can even out these minerals and soothe your tired legs and body.
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3. Mantel Mantra
It’s fun to create warm light and enhance the winter atmosphere, but many people aren’t aware of the dangers traditional candles pose. Most candles are petroleum-based, contain toxic fragrances and dyes, and release chemicals such as formaldehyde directly into the air we breathe. EPA report.
Instead of giving up on your flame, choose a Me&Mats candle with a mantra. Their messages of happiness will not only uplift your mood but also encourage you to follow your dreams. Amsterdam based me & mats We use only natural-based waxes, carefully selected oils, and lead-free cotton wicks. These are 100% hand poured and provide 100% happiness.
4. Light a candle to brighten the world
Feya Candle Company. Supplying the world one candle at a time. For every candle purchased, Feya partners with numerous organizations around the world, including Kids Against Hunger, to feed children in need. Additionally, Feya’s new all-natural soap line will provide a bar to missions and homeless shelters for every soap sold. Scrub, dub, dub and spread the love!
5. See less blue light
If you’re one of the 60% of Americans who spend six hours a day in front of a digital device (yay!), you’re at risk for blue light and ray exposure that can make you feel depressed. According to , in addition to eye damage, these discharges can cause insomnia, depression, obesity, and migraines. harvard university Research and other reports.
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6. Channel your inner child
As the cold weather sets in and Santa prepares his sleigh, get ready to channel your inner child. complete nonsense;A hilarious card game that combines funny phrases with even more interesting accents. Available in two editions: Naughty or Family, you can find the perfect version for your friends and family game night. After all, laughter is the best medicine.
7. Sleep better without taking medicine
Stepping back an hour definitely throws our circadian rhythms off track. Reduced levels of sunlight interfere with our body clock and melatonin levels, which play an important role in our sleep patterns and mood. If you’re tired of counting sheep (or reindeer), say goodbye to drugs and say hello to non-habit-forming ones Dietary supplement from Metagenics. Created with all-natural ingredients to help relax your mind and body as you fall asleep, Liveroom’s proprietary blend includes:
- valerian To improve sleep quality
- magnesium It lowers the stress hormone cortisol and relieves muscle spasms.
- passionflower acts as a mild sedative
- poppy to relax your mind and body
- melatonin to regulate circadian rhythms
In clinical studies using reBloom, 93 percent of people fell asleep faster, 80 percent slept longer, 80 percent woke up refreshed, and 78 percent experienced improved sleep quality.
While we can’t guarantee that better sleep and a happier mood will help you embrace the colder, darker days, we’re confident that you’ll enjoy the winter months and all that this season has to offer.
Editor’s note: This article was originally published on November 9, 2017 and updated in October 2024.
