As fall and winter approaches, it’s important to keep working on our mental health and wellbeing
Hello November…..
As we start to transition into the cooler days, the days where there is less light and into the cold, here is your friendly for a few things to help build our mental health as we head into the winter. Having less daylight and days where we are not as motivated to get outside and get some fresh air & vitamin D.
These are a few tips to help us prepare as we head into winter:
try to get at least 15 minutes a day outside: going for a quick 15 minute walk is not only good for our body because we need to move our bodies and we also need vitamin D
stay connected with supports: naturally in the winter months we tend to hibernate more and go out less especially with battling the unexpected with mother nature but staying connected with others including supports, helps to keep us from feeling isolated
find the things that you enjoy about the winter months: this may be easier said than done as nobody likes it when it’s blizzarding out or feels like -100, but there may be some things that can still be enjoyable such as reading a good book with a hot cup of tea, or going for a hot stone massage, or going out for a walk around the lake & coming home and enjoying a warm heated blanket and a cup of tea.
find a routine: keeping a consistent routine is important for our brains and bodies as lets face it, our brains need consistent routine and structure. But keeping structure and routine can also help us especially on the days where we have less energy or are struggling to find motivation. Keeping routines make it a little bit easier for us to keep getting through the days and our bodies and brains feel less out of sorts.
find joy in the small things: when it’s winter, colder days & less sunlight, our moods tend to drop because we are getting less sunlight and Vitamin D & because of that, we may find ourselves feeling less happy & maybe a little more on edge. But finding a few simple things in the day that can bring joy, is important. Small things of joy such as enjoying the taste of your morning coffee, having the perfect hot shower, enjoying your favourite meal, talking with a friend, someone complementing you or noticing something about you, a good morning text or even hearing a “thank you” from someone. It’s sometimes the small simple things that can brighten our day just even a little bit.
Let’s face it, unless you are someone who loves winter (some are die hards especially if you are into things like winter sports such as skiing, snowboarding & ross country skiing), winter months can feel long and never ending especially when we get freezing cold temperatures or feel like we are shovelling snow for days, but with a few of these helpful tips, maybe the days won’t feel as bad.
Looking to get connected with support to help get you through the winter months or help build a plan for working on your mental health this winter? Contact Mallery@serenityandsoulhealing.com to find out more or to book a counselling session.
May you find what keeps you forever wild.
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