Motivate your SAD Self!

Reflecting on this incredible hot summer, how do you find a way to remotivate yourself when the prospect of winter is looming…

With seasons becoming more intense, the weather systems more extreme, it is not surprising that our changing moods are going to be more prevalent every year that passes. Knowing this impacts our health, mentally & physically, our state of mind may suffer due to fewer daylight hours, darker nights, and low temperatures, which can have serious effects on our health and wellbeing,

When your feelings interfere with your everyday life, then this may be a sign of depression, or it may be something else called Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). If you find your mood or energy levels dropping at this time of year, particularly when it’s colder or darker, or wintry, you may be experiencing symptoms such as the following:

Symptoms of SAD

Lack of energy or be less sociable
Difficulty with concentration levels
Feelings of despair, guilt, or worthlessness
Sleeping too much or too little (SAD)
Feeling anxious, tearful, or agitated
Loss of pleasure in normal activities
Reduced desire for intimate contact

Motivating yourself by getting back into a routine is essential, particularly at this time of year, from summer through autumn to winter, it is super important to think about what you can do to help lessen the effects of these symptoms.

Trying activities that focus on a mind-body connection is a great way to start. Things like yoga, tai chi, or qigong and sophrology, all have holistic qualities that help improve your mental capacity to resilience, elevating your self-awareness by focusing inside and outside through mindful practices which provides a much deeper sense of relaxation, bringing about more happiness!

The mind-body connection has the potential to overcome mental, emotional, and physical health issues and should not be underestimated. This can relieve stress & anxiety, ease chronic pain, enhance the immune system, and give you a greater overall sense of well-being, enabling a more balanced, healthier way of living life throughout all the seasons.

It’s about recognising there are issues and addressing them in a natural way that wins the race. There are many reasons why we become ill or struggle to cope with problems in life, so why not give yourself half a chance to overcome adversity by using some simple techniques that are easy to do, it might just save your life!

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