Seasonal depression: small things you can do every day to cope
In cold seasons like autumn and winter, people tend to get something called seasonal depression. Known as seasonal affective disorder, it’s a type of depression that occurs only during specific seasons. It consists of low moods, difficulty getting up in the morning and sleepiness. Days are getting shorter, and we get less amount of sunlight, so it’s important to go outside get some fresh air and sunlight. In the evenings try to do things you enjoy, this may help you improve your mood. Introduce more humour into your life, it may help balance out your negative emotions and even improve sleep quality. Try something new, like finding a hobby. Engaging in a hobby can take your mind of work and give you some energy. It doesn’t matter what hobby you choose, as long as it stretches your skills and helps you get into a state of flow. You should get a decent amount of sleep, so try going to sleep at the same time every day and get at least 8 hours of sleep. These small things...