5 tips to fight the winter blues

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With the colder weather, some may experience the 'Winter Blues'. 

Seasonal affective disorder (SAD), is a type of depression related to the change in seasons and is most commonly present in the winter. The Winter blues, unlike depression, can be temporary and often remediable on your own.

5 Tips to Help Fight the Winter Blues

1. Stay connected

It may not be possible to meet up in person at times this winter, but a phone call or a video call with those we care about most can make a huge difference to how we feel.

2.  Keep moving and eat well

Being active is proven to help give you a boost. A quick walk down the street or a satisfying stretch in bed are all good pick-me-ups.

3. Do something you enjoy every day

Having a daily routine can be really helpful, especially in uncertain times. It gives our minds some certainty and can help us build up good habits.

4. Reach out when things are tough

Talk to friends or family, and if things have been this way for a while or are starting to worry yourself or those around you, speak to your GP

5. Focus on the future

AND remember, Spring is only around the corner! Longer days and lighter nights are coming!