We should be used to it, those who live with such contrasting seasons closer to Earth’s poles. Yet even the most stoic among us can struggle when sunlight becomes scarce. Here are eight ways to fend off the seasonal slump, combining science-backed strategies and the ethos of coziness to keep your spirits bright until the first flowers blossom once more.
1. Soak up every ray
When the sun does come around, treat it like gold. Situate yourself by the sunniest window. Bundle up and eat your lunch outside. Open the curtains or shutters wide and soak it all in. When you’re outside, take off your sunglasses for half an hour or so, so your eyes take in the light as well. Even just brief exposure to natural light helps regulate one’s circadian rhythm and lifts one’s mood.
2. Try a light therapy lamp
For those especially gloomy weeks, a valgusravi lamp (light therapy lamp) can be really beneficial. Sit near it for twenty to thirty minutes each day to mimic sunlight and help rebalance your body’s internal clock.
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