As Darkness Descends

(2001 US Public Service Advertisement)

Now that we’ve fallen back from Daylight Savings, darkness will come creeping in.  This can cause many to feel sad, and even SAD (from seasonal affective disorder).

If you feel yourself slipping into that dark night of the soul, there are some physical remedies which can help.  First thing in the morning, open those blinds.  As the McGuire Sisters harmoniously sang, “Let the sun shine in!”

But don’t just look through the window; get out and experience daylight directly.  And don’t just stand around gazing at the horizon; walk, skip or jog, while looking out for slippery patches.  Make like a Scandinavian and embrace the briskness of wintry air.

Still feeling kind of droopy?  Perhaps you suffer from a vitamin D deficiency.  This can be easily helped with a trip to the health food store.  When you get back home, do a bit of yoga in order to stretch those weary limbs.  Ahh…  Feels better already.

Resources

https://www.sj-r.com/story/lifestyle/health-fitness/2021/10/11/heres-how-stay-cheerful-during-dark-months/6076893001/

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