1. Sit in front of a full-spectrum fluorescent light in the evening. The light with increase the serotonin levels in her brain which will give you a brighter out look. Full-spectrum lights are available at most discount retail stores.
2. Develop a hobby that you can enjoy indoors. Maybe scrap booking, needle crafts, learn a music instrument. Try getting involved in activities away from your home. Church, community or support groups.
3. Get exercise. Invest in a few exercise videos and some hand weights. Bundle up and go for a brisk walk. Consider taking a yoga or step class.
4. Light candles. Seeing the flicker of fire and smelling a pleasant aroma also increases serotonin in the pleasure center of the brain.
5. If you like to cook, try a eating more hardy one-pot meals with a lot of vegetables and protein.
6. If you like to bake, winter is the perfect time to bake a batch of cookies. The extra heat from the oven is most appreciated.
7. Read new books or surf the web. Winter is an excellent time to stay at home a quietly provide yourself with intellectual stimulation.
Acknowledge and maybe even embrace the seasonal changes. Winter is a time for me to slow down and quiet down. I tend to be more reflective about my life and relationships. It is my time to set goals and plans that can be carried out when the days are longer and the weather is warmer.
