Beat the Winter Blues

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Now that winter has settled in, waiting for beautiful spring weather can seem like a lifetime away. There are lots of ways to keep your spirits up even when the thermometer keeps dropping down.

  1. Buy yourself some fresh flowers and keep potted plants around your home. That dose of fresh fragrance and beauty reminds you that spring is right around the corner.
  2. Fill your home, car, and office with lively music when you feel down. One great song can lift your mood in minutes!
  3. Take a short, daily walk or hit the gym to boost dopamine, norepinephrine, and serotonin. These hormones keep you feeling happy and more content.
  4. Treat yourself to a facial or massage at your favorite spa. A little pampering goes a long way and during the winter, our skin takes a lot of abuse.
  5. When you need a boost, drink white or green tea. These yummy drinks provide the highest level of L-theanine - a perfect mood enhancer and anxiety reducer!
  6. Check with your pharmacist or physician- you may want to add a Vitamin D supplement to your diet due to the lack of sunlight.
  7. Make more effort to socialize with your family and friends- it can be tempting to curl up on the couch with the remote but you always feel better when you spend quality time with your favorite people.
  8. When you wake up groggy, pull up all the shades and get as much sunlight in your home or office. There are photosensitive receptor cells that are especially responsive to the sunlight and they tell your brain to wake up and become alert.
  9. Avoid sugar crashes- eat a protein rich breakfast each morning and don't rely on sugar loaded snacks to give you enough energy to make it through the day.
  10. Take advantage of winter sports like skiing or sledding- make the most of the cold weather!

And try these energizing treats to perk up your day!

  1. TRUE Aroma Shower Gel will give you a daily dose of the spa in the comfort of your home- Spearmint, Basil and Lavender provide an amazing aromatherapy wakeup call!
  2. After your shower lock in some moisture with Dr. Hauschka Lemon Body Moisturizer. You can't feel tired with this revitalizing fragrance!
  3. Want a moisturizer that smells as good as it feels? Murad Vitalic Energizing Pomegranate Moisturizer with SPF 15 will keep winter at bay and your skin will be smooth, supple and protected.
  4. Feeling dull in the morning? Payot Wake-Up Glowing Serum will cure your blues and give you a more radiant complexion every day.
  5. Fake a little sun-kissed tan with Jane Iredale SoBronze Bronzers. Choose from 3 shimmering combinations and summer will seem to be right around the corner!