We cannot hide it: the days are still terribly short, the sun rarely shows up and our vitamin D level is slowly but surely declining. During this gray period, many of us suffer from winter blues, or the winter blues. To arm you against these bad feelings, I wrote 4 short but practical tips to get through the dark winter months!
Tip 1: Get some fresh air
It is indeed very attractive to crawl deep under a blanket when the weather is cold and bleak outside and the sun is hiding far away, but still try to get outside every day. Preferably as early as possible in the morning when the light is the bluest, OR when the sun is shining because then you immediately get some vitamin D! Staying indoors is cozy and nice and warm, but it doesn't make that winter blues better! If you really suffer from too little light, you can start with light therapy! Philips has such light therapy lamps that use blue light sessions to counteract melatonin (which makes you sleepy) throughout the day!
Tip 2: Book a holiday or outing
What always helps is to create good prospects! Do your research and start looking for your next holiday destination! Browse holiday books, look online at beautiful pictures of paradise destinations. It is of course very nice if you can break your winter with a short trip to the sun. But if that's not possible, booking for later in the year is also nice to boost your happiness levels, because admit it? Having a holiday coming up and counting down is always fun, right?
Tip 3: Treat yourself with a portion of me-time
Winter can be hard on your skin and hair, so pamper your body extra, both morning and evening. Nourish your skin with a moisturizing body butter and scrub away dead skin cells at least once a week. Complete your me-time evening by treating your face to a relaxing facial mask. The Indulgence Facial Mask is packed with vitamins and antioxidants that will get rid of dry winter cheeks and leave you with a healthy glow.
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Tip 3: Treat yourself with a portion of me-time
Winter can be hard on your skin and hair, so pamper your body extra, both morning and evening. Nourish your skin with a moisturizing body butter and scrub away dead skin cells at least once a week. Complete your me-time evening by treating your face to a relaxing facial mask. The Indulgence Facial Mask is packed with vitamins and antioxidants that will get rid of dry winter cheeks and leave you with a healthy glow.
Ready for a relaxing spa evening at home?
Tip 4: Eat healthy
All those heavy dinners during the holidays, lots of sugar and fast food, don't exactly make you happy! Better yet, your energy levels will really go through the roof! And if you want to combat a winter blues, those energy levels must remain high. So eat healthy! And if possible, get enough exercise! Provide nutrition with sufficient magnesium and vitamins!
Of course, these tips do not apply to everyone... do you just feel like having a chat or venting your thoughts? I am always there for you! You can reach me by email or send a message via WhatsApp (+32 470 21 99 87).
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