Hi everyone,
As winter is upon us, the cooler days and chilly nights can have an effect on our moods and overall energy levels. We are less likely to be outdoors soaking up the necessary Vitamin D we all need for a positive outlook and health. This means, we may see a drop in our happy feeling..as we get up in the dark for work, and often return after dark or close to it at the end of our day. All these things can great take its toll after a few weeks of the same, and being aware of what is happening, is an important step to changing the cycle.
On the sunny days, make sure you do get out into the sun. We need the warmth and the sunshine to build up our Vit D levels, too little or too much both can diminish our natural happy feelings. Take a walk in a park, walk the dog or go with your kids. There is nothing quite like a walk of any length.
Have you stopped to notice how a morning walk, makes you feel fabulous and energetic all day long. If you are not a morning person like me, even a mid morning or lunchtime walk is better than nothing. It not only warms up the whole body for the rest of the day, but fills our lungs with fresh air, gives the body the exercise it needs for good health, but does wonders for your mind and mental health.
A walk gives your minds eye a variety of moving pictures to process for not only the duration of the walk, but for the remainder of the day. These pictures do many things for your mind. Not only improves and enhances the levels of serotonin in your brain (our natural happy chemicals), but they feed our minds with ideas and inspiration. After a morning walk, our energy levels are raised naturally, as we often find we can perform the tasks for the day faster and more productively.
Try a regular walk each morning if you are not already in the habit of doing one. Take a mental note of the changes you experience during your days with a walk, and without a walk. It need not be a marathon, even 10-15 minutes will make a huge difference.
As winter is upon us, the cooler days and chilly nights can have an effect on our moods and overall energy levels. We are less likely to be outdoors soaking up the necessary Vitamin D we all need for a positive outlook and health. This means, we may see a drop in our happy feeling..as we get up in the dark for work, and often return after dark or close to it at the end of our day. All these things can great take its toll after a few weeks of the same, and being aware of what is happening, is an important step to changing the cycle.
On the sunny days, make sure you do get out into the sun. We need the warmth and the sunshine to build up our Vit D levels, too little or too much both can diminish our natural happy feelings. Take a walk in a park, walk the dog or go with your kids. There is nothing quite like a walk of any length.
Have you stopped to notice how a morning walk, makes you feel fabulous and energetic all day long. If you are not a morning person like me, even a mid morning or lunchtime walk is better than nothing. It not only warms up the whole body for the rest of the day, but fills our lungs with fresh air, gives the body the exercise it needs for good health, but does wonders for your mind and mental health.
A walk gives your minds eye a variety of moving pictures to process for not only the duration of the walk, but for the remainder of the day. These pictures do many things for your mind. Not only improves and enhances the levels of serotonin in your brain (our natural happy chemicals), but they feed our minds with ideas and inspiration. After a morning walk, our energy levels are raised naturally, as we often find we can perform the tasks for the day faster and more productively.
Try a regular walk each morning if you are not already in the habit of doing one. Take a mental note of the changes you experience during your days with a walk, and without a walk. It need not be a marathon, even 10-15 minutes will make a huge difference.
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