Once you’ve cleaned your gutters and sent out for that water heater repair to prepare your home for winter, it’s time to focus on your health and wellness. Winter can be tough, and many people struggle with seasonal depression. There are a few things you can do to make it easier. Taking time to make sure you’re healthy in the winter is crucial.
Keeping Your Body Healthy
Making wise choices will keep your body healthy. Here are a few things you can do.
Regular Exercise
Many people find it easy to exercise during the summer, but keeping a routine during winter is important. Exercise will help you have more energy and enhance your mood. You don’t have to go out to the gym. Try some yoga or pilates at home. You should be active for at least 30 minutes three times a week.
Get Fresh Air
Going out in the freezing cold might seem like a terrible idea, but getting fresh air is crucial to staying healthy. You must also air your home and office regularly to maintain a hygienic environment.
Eat Healthy
Winter seems like the perfect time to indulge in fatty foods and carbs, and while allowing yourself these items now and then, a healthy diet is essential. You can eat winter squash, lentils, cabbage, and citrus fruits. And, of course, plenty of pumpkin spice!
Supplement
Make sure you get plenty of supplements in with your healthy diet. Extra vitamin C, for instance, will help your immune system fight off colds and flu, while vitamin D can help elevate your mood.
Keeping Your Mind Healthy
It’s fairly easy to keep your body healthy during winter, but it can be a bit harder. Here are some tips.
Stay Connected with Friends and Family
A strong support system is crucial for mental health. Stay connected with friends and family through the long winter months. Make plans with friends, even if you have coffee via Skype or Zoom calls.
Practice Mindfulness and Meditation
Mindfulness and meditation have been shown to help alleviate stress and depression. You don’t need to spend hours meditating. Taking ten minutes before bed is enough to help you work through a stressful day. If you’re unsure where to start, you can find videos and articles online, along with apps for your mobile.
Get Enough Sleep
Many people struggle to get the appropriate amount of sleep. You should aim for seven to nine hours a night. Don’t be tempted to turn on the heater and pile on blankets. Research indicates that cooler temperatures are better for good sleep. You can keep your thermostat between 60 and 68 degrees. Make sure you’re comfortable and not cold.
Make Time for Hobbies
It may be harder during winter, but you should make time to practice hobbies and other activities you enjoy. If you enjoy being outdoors, but the weather forces you to stay inside, find something you can do while stuck indoors. This will help to elevate your mood and reduce stress.
Get Natural Light
The sun is a crucial part of producing feel-good chemicals in your brain. Many people struggling with seasonal depression live in areas with the little sun during winter. Make the most of the little natural light you have access to. You could eat outside during lunch, or take walks after work if the sun still shines.
There’s more to keeping healthy during the winter than just staying fit. These tips can help you stay physically and mentally healthy so that you’re ready when summer comes back around. Taking care of your mental and physical health during difficult months is crucial.
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