[vc_column_text] Interested in finding out how you can chase away your winter blues? Read below for tips you can instantly implement to help cure Seasonal Affective Disorder. There are lots of things you can do and this is by no means an exhaustive list. In fact, we will continue to update this page and add further tips. The items below are in no particular order, so you can just browse through them at your leisure. Some of the tips below are easier to implement, some harder. For some you will see immediate results, for others you would need to wait some time until the positive effects kick in. Some will cost you money, but most, like putting a smile on your face will come for free. Browse through the list and do whatever feels right for you at this moment. Take action now!

1. Take a walk outside
2. Smile
3. Buy a light box
4. Practice yoga
5. Wear bright colours
6. Spend time with friends and family
7. Get a massage
8. Spend time with positive people
9. Listen to happy and energizing music
10. Take a relaxing bath
11. Plan a vacation
12. Avoid too many carbs and sugars as putting on weight may lower your mood
13. Rent a light box if you’re not sure light therapy is right for you and don’t want to invest just yet
14. Redecorate your home
15. Sit near windows to get more light
16. Find a new hobby
17. Keep a mood journal
18. Spend time with your pets
19. Talk to your doctor
20. Meditate
21. Get plenty of sleep
22. Go on a vacation to someplace sunny
23. Use an aromatherapy diffuser to diffuse energizing and uplifting oils in your room
24. Stock up on Omega-3′s.
25. Find a support group for people living with mood disorder
26. Buy a few plants
27. Drink more often to stay hydrated
28. Re-arrange furniture so you’re facing toward bright windows
29. Avoid caffeine, alcohol and other stimulants
30. Watch a funny movie
31. Keep a food journal to see which foods make you sad and sluggish
32. Love yourself
33. Eat foods rich in Vitamin D
34. Accept that your energy levels are lower than in summer
35. Go on a skiing holiday
36. Find something to look forward to
37. Think positive
38. Supplement your diet with vitamins
39. Equip your home with lots of lights
40. Use the stairs instead of the elevator
41. Sit next to a roaring fire

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