Posts Tagged ‘Depression’

Our Nordic cousins embrace this period as down time to do quiet activities. Many catch up on sleep or sip hot chocolate while getting through their stack of reading material. They recharge their batteries during the winter and party the long nights away during the summer solstice period. We can take a cue from them and honor our body rhythms. Use this slower interval to rest and enjoy cuddling with a pet. Even animals hibernate and rejuvenate themselves for another year.
Take a vacation to a hot climate, especially when experiencing Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). Book early to get fantastic savings. Maybe some friends would like to join you on an adventure. My sons and I enjoyed walking around sunny Sydney and going to Bondi Beach one early January. It was uplifting to be experiencing summer when it was frigid back home. When my sons and I were in Alaska, we met many folks who said they escape part of the long winter there with an annual trip to Hawaii. They save up all year for this pilgrimage to sandy beaches and sun.