Winter blues? 5 tricks for dealing with winter blues
In winter, the lower exposure to sunlight, the cold and the gray of the sky can favor the appearance of a malaise known as winter blues (which in the scientific field doctors define SAD, acronym for Seasonal Affective Disorder), or the seasonal depression that characterizes the coldest months of the year.
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But back to us, if you too are struck by the infamous winter blues you will not necessarily have to wait for the arrival of spring to be reborn and come out of hibernation.
Here are 5 tips in the name of beauty and well-being to regain good humor, vitality and desire to do even when the weather conditions are not particularly inviting!
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1. Don't stop taking care of your image
When it is cold and the desire to put your nose outside the home is 0 but you still have to go to work, to go shopping or to some appointment, do not neglect yourself.
We know that the temptation would be to go out directly wrapped in the duvet, without make-up and with the pliers in your hair, but it would not be a good idea! For you and for those who have to meet you
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A trickle of makeup - here are the trends for this autumn winter - a messy tail or crop that is easy to make and a minidress perhaps in wool with boots and a trendy down jacket will already make the difference and keep you warm while making you feel sexy and "woman" ".
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2. Have a home hobby
Since the time spent indoors will certainly be greater than when you feel like going out every night in the spring-summer, think of something manual to do. A hobby that can give you satisfaction, make you feel good, satisfy and relax.
An example? Have you ever thought about starting knitting? Far from being a pastime confined to grandmothers, knitting lives a second youth and is considered the new yoga: it relaxes, distracts from negative thoughts, develops concentration and increases self-esteem because you will create something amazing, to wear or to give, with your hands!
3. Create a home SPA
Taking care of our body is always pleasant, but we often don't have enough time to dedicate to it.
What better time then? Prepare yourself a hot bath with essential oils, candles, rose petals or one of those fabulous Lush bombs to be dissolved in water that release glitter, sequins, emollients, aromatherapy fragrances ... Immerse yourself and give yourself a half "hour of undisturbed well-being.
And if you want to overdo it, dedicate yourself to manicures, pedicures, hair removal, self-massages with anti-cellulite creams and all those little beauty pampering that we remember to give us only when we have time available.
Not only will you be more beautiful but you will also feel beautiful!
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4. Take care of the feeding
Nutrition also affects our mood and must be calibrated considering the season. Experts suggest introducing foods rich in vitamin B into the daily diet, which promotes the production of serotonin also known as the hormone of happiness, present for example in chicken, in soy. , in beans and fruit.
Other foods that cannot be missing during the winter are oily fish, mushrooms and eggs, which, if eaten daily, can provide the right amount of vitamin D.
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5. Don't get too lazy!
If the desire to go to the gym falters and the domestic spaces allow it, you can do some exercises in the living room at home just to keep fit and keep fit. In fact, it has been shown that aerobic activity promotes the release of endorphins and improves the general state of well-being, also from a psychological point of view, thus helping to face the winter period in the right gear.
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