Do It Yourself

 For someone who is personally not in favor of taking medication, I try to look for as many other remedies as possible to help myself, uplift my spirits, and surround myself with positivity. You would be surprised how many little helpful things there are that you can do to help boost your mood. Here are just a few things you can try to help you through your wintertime misery.

1. The wintertime is associated with colors of sadness; blues, greys, white. Colors that just make you think “blah” when you’re around them. Get yourself out of this environment. Brighten up your room with brighter colors, buy yourself a new bright yellow lap top case, or consider buying a couch cover with a fun color!

2.  Buy yourself some flowers and plants to put around your house. With most of the trees and flowers bare outside, it will be a nice treat to have in your home and fill the air with a fresh scent reminding you of spring time.

3.   Get plenty of exercise! Although getting yourself to go to the gym might be a challenge, you will feel like a million bucks once you’re there. You will leave the gym feeling accomplished and proud.

4. Don’t let the snow keep you cooped up in the house all day. Get some friends together, bundle up, and find a place to go sledding or play games outdoors. Not only is this also exercising, but also a great way to keep busy, be social, and surround your self with friends.

55. Watch what you eat. Believe it or not, foods can play a pretty important role in determining your mood. Try to eat food that is in high in Vitamin D, as it increases serotonin levels (which is basically the ‘happy chemical’ in your brain).