Clicks Catalogue - 2022/06/22-2022/07/20 (Page 13)

how to boost your mood and beat the winter blues there are scientifically proven ways to lift your spirits and ease the mid- winter doldrums stick to your regular temptation to stay with the same activities and hobbies you would do in the summer months spend time fresh air and sunshine can boost your mood and lower stress levels so opt to enjoy a meal or snack outdoors take a midday walk or play an outdoor sport brighten your make your work and home environment sunnier and brighter open the curtains or blinds fully to ensure that there is natural light during the day bright light for a few hours first thing in the morning is the most effective make wise food avoid binging on heavy foods as it can heighten feelings of lethargy and depression also steer clear of consuming too much alcohol while it may be tempting to ditch the workout in favour of days wrapped up in a blanket research shows that exercising for about 35 minutes week or 60 minutes symptoms of mild to moderate depression particularly when done in bright light