{"id":4339,"date":"2019-03-06T11:08:03","date_gmt":"2019-03-06T16:08:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/apartmentsstaging.naproperties.com\/nap-cincinnati?p=4339"},"modified":"2019-03-06T16:59:54","modified_gmt":"2019-03-06T21:59:54","slug":"simple-ways-to-boost-your-mood-during-the-winter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/apartmentsstaging.naproperties.com\/nap-cincinnati\/blog\/simple-ways-to-boost-your-mood-during-the-winter","title":{"rendered":"Simple Ways to Boost Your Mood During the Winter"},"content":{"rendered":"

When the days get shorter and the temperatures drop, you might start to feel a little gloomy. You\u2019re not alone\u2014in fact, this phenomenon is referred to as \u201cseasonal affective disorder,\u201d or, fittingly, SAD. Instead of just suffering through it until spring, try some of these tricks to improve your mood.<\/p>\n

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    Plan regular nights out with friends. <\/strong>When you\u2019re feeling down, your gut instinct might be to hibernate at home. Fight that instinct and plan a night out with your friends\u2014or at least invite them over to socialize with you. It\u2019s only natural that you\u2019ll start feeling better when you\u2019re surrounded by people you love.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Get your sweat on. <\/strong>Exercising releases endorphins, chemicals that instantly lift your spirits. So it\u2019s important to work out year-round, but especially during the winter months. The only problem is outdoor workouts become tougher when it\u2019s cold! If you can\u2019t bring yourself to bundle up for your usual workout, try taking a new fitness class or joining a yoga studio nearby to keep yourself active.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Make your own sunshine<\/strong>.\u00a0Sunshine naturally triggers a happy response in the brain, so it makes sense you\u2019d feel blue when it\u2019s in short supply. The good news is lamps can now emulate the sun\u2019s rays pretty closely and provide the same mood-enhancing effects. Add a natural light lamp to your home office to boost your mood and productivity.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Eat a balanced diet.<\/strong> Wintry temps also make you want to indulge in comfort food, which could be another part of the problem. Try to stick to a healthy, balanced diet of lean proteins, antioxidant-rich fruits and veggies, and inflammation-fighting omega-3s. The fuel you put into your body has a major impact on how you feel, whether you realize it or not.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Winter blues? 6 ways to improve mood and energy<\/a> [mdanderson.org]
    \n    Winter Blues? Try These 10 Food Tips to Help Ease Symptoms<\/a> [healthline.com]
    \n    6 Winter Mood Boosters<\/a> [weather.com]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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