So far, this is what I’ve learned about fighting the Abominable Winter Blues. I’m exercising all of these ideas and they are working! There has been a daily struggle, but with these tools I’m overcoming. The struggles are lasting for moments, not days or weeks. I have not been sucked into the black hole. And I don’t intend to!
I got involved in a project (this blog). I started journaling (also this blog). I use warming essential oils. I take hot soaking baths. I embrace the goodness in the moment. I get a good night’s sleep. I drink hot cinnamon and ginger tea everyday. I got a Massage. I take vitamin D and magnesium supplements. I celebrated passing the shortest day of the year. Big big big thing is I’ve kept myself overly busy busy busy. I don’t have time to be blue. I’ve found reason to laugh out loud. I take it easy on myself. Did I mention I’ve been busy? On under the weather days I’ve remained productive. I keep hope alive by looking forward. I am grateful for my BHE. I push through the paralyzing moments and take a hot shower and wash those blues right out of my hair! I put myself around happy bright people. I don’t let sickness take me down. I get my body moving. And today’s advice? Keep doing what works!!
Sunrise 7:47
Sunset 5:38
Wake up temp 18