How to Beat the Winter Blahs

Boost Your Mood, Your Energy, and Your Motivation With These 3 Simple Tips

The end of winter is a tough time of year for a lot of people. Even though spring is technically only a few weeks away, most areas are still damp, cold, and maybe even still snowy. Living in the northeast, it doesn’t really start to feel like spring until further into April or even May, and I definitely struggle with the lack of sunlight and dreary weather during the first few months of the year.

If you’re similarly affected by the winter blahs, as I like to call them, you might feel low-energy, lazy, unmotivated, or even depressed. Maybe eating healthy and moving your body have started to seem more exhausting than rejuvenating. 

If that’s the place you’re in right now, don’t despair! NOW is the time to really focus on recharging and giving yourself some grace. 

Here are a few of my favorite ways to shake off the winter blahs:

1. Don’t Forget to Breathe.
   Lay down flat on your back on the floor and spend a minute or two just breathing and relaxing your muscles. This will sound familiar if you’ve ever taken a yoga class—I’m talking about savasana! Even if you don’t want to do a full yoga class, spending a few minutes in savasana can have a profound effect on your overall sense of contentedness and your stress levels.

2. Drink Lots of Water.
   You might think this is a strange way to recharge, but water does a lot of amazing stuff for your body! It curbs your cravings, hydrates your skin, and keeps everything in your body circulating. When you’re well-hydrated, you have more energy and feel better in just about every way possible. So drink up!

3. Take Some Time For Yourself.
   Whether you just need those few minutes breathing on the floor, a weekend with a friend, or a dinner out by yourself, do something that makes your heart sing. You’d be amazed how much better you’ll feel if you give yourself a short reprieve from the pressures of everyday life.

While these tips may seem small, doing them consistently as we work our way through the final weeks of winter will help boost your mood and your energy levels. The key here is to do something simple and easy every day. Those small choices have a big impact over time!
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