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STAY POSITIVE & ACTIVE TO HELP FIGHT THE FALL BLUES
We have just gotten used to summer, sun, and heat – and here comes fall, which brings a cornucopia of colorful leaves, chestnuts, rain, fog, and lower temperatures. Shorter days and bad weather suppress the mood of many people but a bad disposition doesn’t stand a chance with activities like movement and fresh air.
The so-called “fall depression”, or “fall blues” as it is called by many, is not a depression in the clinical sense. The blues are caused by a lack of sunlight that causes biochemical changes in the brain. Serotonin – the “happiness hormone” – is being released in smaller quantities while production of the “sleeping hormone” melatonin is increased due to the shorter daylight hours. Physical and mental loss of performance, listlessness, cravings, and bad moods can be the result.
What to do? A healthy mix of fresh air, movement and sensible nutrition may be a successful antidote. So don’t droop, but get out into nature in order to absorb as much light and fresh air as possible. Physical activity improves your mood, reduces stress, provides fitness training and is the best prevention for colds. A balanced diet rich in minerals with plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables, whole grain products, nuts, and fish is the perfect addition.
You should permanently integrate movement and sports into your daily life so that exercise will be more than just a good intention. Set a schedule and stick to it. Look for something that you like to do and go find some partners. It’s even more stimulating together with others and one’s weaker self trying to talk us into staying at home doesn’t stand a chance. Change the type of fitness classes every once in a while, or the environment in which you move; this will provide diversity and keep you going.
Music also improves the mood through other channels of perception and may even motivate you to get more inner juices flowing.
Important: don’t forget to warm up and go inside where it’s warm and – most importantly – dry for the cool down. A sweaty person standing outside in the cold for too long can risk getting a cold. Pay attention that you consume sufficient liquids. A warm tea after exercise will enliven your spirits and helps your body acclimatize. If you want to give yourself a special treat, spoil yourself with a sauna or massage after your exercise.
Getting as much rest as possible will help too... try not to skimp on you Zzzzz's. If you struggle falling asleep, melatonin and Chamomile are great remedies to name a few, along with restorative yoga, conscious breathing and meditation. Enroll your body and your mind to work together to keep yourself at the top of your mental game.
I am sure you have heard the old saying "you are what you eat," well probably even more true - "you are what you think." Please note that Seasonal Affective Disorder, a type of depression that primarily occurs in the winter but often starts in the fall, can be all consuming for some. If we can stay active with exercise, keep a smile on our face, replace feelings of despair with a positive shift in thinking… even when we don’t feel it, we can create a better mental state
If you anticipate that when the fall comes you will feel sad, you will feel sad. It is really rather simple, but does involve a commitment to develop a new philosophy - one that stresses living in the moment. When one commits to live in the moment the seasonal change to the fall becomes easier. This philosophy is very similar to how people can rise above - the "one day at a time" approach. If one stays in the moment they begin to appreciate the subtle changes that come about in a manageable manner.
The mind is a powerful tool - it can lead us into darkness and despair, but it can also deliver us from darkness and despair into a life of happiness. Be aware that you do have the power to rise above, even if you have to drag yourself there.
STAY POSITIVE & ACTIVE TO HELP FIGHT THE FALL BLUES
We have just gotten used to summer, sun, and heat – and here comes fall, which brings a cornucopia of colorful leaves, chestnuts, rain, fog, and lower temperatures. Shorter days and bad weather suppress the mood of many people but a bad disposition doesn’t stand a chance with activities like movement and fresh air.
The so-called “fall depression”, or “fall blues” as it is called by many, is not a depression in the clinical sense. The blues are caused by a lack of sunlight that causes biochemical changes in the brain. Serotonin – the “happiness hormone” – is being released in smaller quantities while production of the “sleeping hormone” melatonin is increased due to the shorter daylight hours. Physical and mental loss of performance, listlessness, cravings, and bad moods can be the result.
What to do? A healthy mix of fresh air, movement and sensible nutrition may be a successful antidote. So don’t droop, but get out into nature in order to absorb as much light and fresh air as possible. Physical activity improves your mood, reduces stress, provides fitness training and is the best prevention for colds. A balanced diet rich in minerals with plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables, whole grain products, nuts, and fish is the perfect addition.
You should permanently integrate movement and sports into your daily life so that exercise will be more than just a good intention. Set a schedule and stick to it. Look for something that you like to do and go find some partners. It’s even more stimulating together with others and one’s weaker self trying to talk us into staying at home doesn’t stand a chance. Change the type of fitness classes every once in a while, or the environment in which you move; this will provide diversity and keep you going.
Music also improves the mood through other channels of perception and may even motivate you to get more inner juices flowing.
Important: don’t forget to warm up and go inside where it’s warm and – most importantly – dry for the cool down. A sweaty person standing outside in the cold for too long can risk getting a cold. Pay attention that you consume sufficient liquids. A warm tea after exercise will enliven your spirits and helps your body acclimatize. If you want to give yourself a special treat, spoil yourself with a sauna or massage after your exercise.
Getting as much rest as possible will help too... try not to skimp on you Zzzzz's. If you struggle falling asleep, melatonin and Chamomile are great remedies to name a few, along with restorative yoga, conscious breathing and meditation. Enroll your body and your mind to work together to keep yourself at the top of your mental game.
I am sure you have heard the old saying "you are what you eat," well probably even more true - "you are what you think." Please note that Seasonal Affective Disorder, a type of depression that primarily occurs in the winter but often starts in the fall, can be all consuming for some. If we can stay active with exercise, keep a smile on our face, replace feelings of despair with a positive shift in thinking… even when we don’t feel it, we can create a better mental state
If you anticipate that when the fall comes you will feel sad, you will feel sad. It is really rather simple, but does involve a commitment to develop a new philosophy - one that stresses living in the moment. When one commits to live in the moment the seasonal change to the fall becomes easier. This philosophy is very similar to how people can rise above - the "one day at a time" approach. If one stays in the moment they begin to appreciate the subtle changes that come about in a manageable manner.
The mind is a powerful tool - it can lead us into darkness and despair, but it can also deliver us from darkness and despair into a life of happiness. Be aware that you do have the power to rise above, even if you have to drag yourself there.
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