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Now is the time to add some color. 🌈 Research

Now is the time to add some color. 🌈

Research has shown that the colors you surround yourself impact both your physical and emotional health. I’ve found that running an errand to a store filled with colorful displays and bright overhead lights can have a profound effect on my day, for the better.

I’m trying to be more intentional this year in surrounding myself with color - in clothing, home decor, with art, and even in choosing stores to shop (or widow shop!) in. I’m guilty of having a pretty monochromatic wardrobe and not prioritizing home accents...but with all this extra time at home, I’m determined to make this change.

I love WebMD’s article on how color can affect health - link in bio 🌈😁

#seasonaldepression #seasonalaffectivedisorder #fightseasonaldepression #fightseasonalaffectivedisorder #colortherapy #colorpsychology #addcolor #addcolortoyourlife #mentalhealth

Extending the outdoor season with a patio heater 🔥

A tough part of transitioning into the colder months is losing outdoor time. Evenings out on the patio don’t have to end because of cold fall temps though! We’re determined to enjoy the outdoors year-round, and this is making it a little easier.

#seasonaldepression #seasonalaffectivedisorder #fightseasonaldepression #fightseasonalaffectivedisorder #sadtosunny #outdoortherapy #pationights #staywarm #patioheater #winteriscoming

Fall brings colorful leaves, cooler weather..and S

Fall brings colorful leaves, cooler weather..and SAD.

Many people start to feel the effects as soon as the days start to shorten. This year mine started earlier than normal, as soon as we hit September.

It looks like it might be a rougher year than usual, and there may also be more people that experience SAD this year because of the pandemic and all the extra stresses it’s brought. (For more on this, see article in bio.)

Despite the hardship fall can bring, I’m determined to appreciate the beauty of every leaf along with it!

#seasonaldepression #seasonalaffectivedisorder #winteriscoming #winterblues #fallbeauty #depression #anxiety #beautyinthestruggle

In a plane on the way to a sunnier locale, and thi

In a plane on the way to a sunnier locale, and this is my reading ☀️

I LOVE this workbook. I’ve read Dr. Rosenthal’s book Winter Blues (many times!) and have recommended it before, but the workbook takes it to an entirely new level. This is my first time through. It’s like going to a specialized SAD therapist, having a one-on-one discussion, and then working through treatments together. There are so many things that can help SAD and this workbook helps identify many of them. If you are at a loss or know someone who is, when it comes to seasonal suffering this is an excellent resource and guide on where to start!

For anyone who experiences winter blues, whether mild or severe - it is treatable; you CAN feel better.

#winterblues #winterbluesbegone #winterbluessurvivalguide #seasonaldepression #seasonalaffectivedisorder #sadtosunny #depression #anxiety #treatSAD #SADtreatment

It has been four straight days of rain or clouds h

It has been four straight days of rain or clouds here in Michigan. Also drastically lower temps. The sun came out for a few hours earlier today, but I missed it! I was determined to go out for a run today anyway since it wasn’t raining.

I forced a smile (can you tell?) and went for a run tonight. I felt so much better afterward, even though when I started it was pretty much the last thing I wanted to do. My SAD has hit early this year and the last four days have been rough. But determined to fight hard...part of fighting is sharing my struggles here so others know if they are experiencing a hard change with the seasons, they are not alone.

#seasonaldepression #seasonalaffectivedisorder #fightseasonaldepression #fightseasonalaffectivedisorder #depression #anxiety #winterblues #runtherapy #runningtherapy #sadtosunny #runhappy

Our sauna was delivered this week! A birthday pres

Our sauna was delivered this week! A birthday present from my sweet husband. 💛

I have friends with SAD that swear having a infrared sauna helps. (An infrared sauna uses infrared lamps to warm your body directly, rather than heat around you warming the body, as a traditional sauna does). We are setting it up this week, and I can’t wait to give it a try.

Some days I can already feel my energy level slipping and the old familiar feeling that the shortened days bring. Today is the first day of fall, and I’m getting ready.

If you’re curious about infrared saunas, an article link on their benefits is in bio.

#sauna #infraredsauna #homesauna #seasonaldepression #seasonalaffectivedisorder #sadtosunny #anxiety #depression #lighttherapy #hometherapy #fallishere #winteriscoming #staywarm

Fall doesn’t officially start for 5 more days...

Fall doesn’t officially start for 5 more days...soaking in these last few days of warmth and summer.

#seasonaldepression #seasonalaffectivedisorder #winterblues #falliscoming #winteriscoming #michiganmom #lifeoutside #1000hoursoutside

The time of year when mornings are still dark outs

The time of year when mornings are still dark outside. This means my morning routine includes:

•light box (20+ minutes)
•coffee
•breakfast of protein and veggies
•prayer/journal time
•gratitude list
•Winter Blues workbook

It’s a lot more work to stay healthy in the winter. But if I can start the day this way, it helps.

It’s also getting a little easier to do this now because (as you can see in the background) the kids are old enough to make their own breakfast. Just a few years ago this wasn’t possible, and getting a good start on the day was TOUGH.

#seasonaldepression #fightseasonaldepression #seasonalaffectivedisorder #fightseasonalaffectivedisorder #winterblues #fightsad #sadtosunny #lightbox #lighttherapy #michiganfall #morningroutine #coffee #morecoffee #gratitude #prayer #momlife #michiganmom

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