Beat The Gloomy Weather Blues

Fall is here, this means cold, cloudy and rainy weather all month long. Has this cold weather been having you feel a little down lately? Below are some of the tips on how to beat the blues… They may be small changes you can make around the house, but they can make a huge difference so they could be worth the try.

Brighten up the indoors! Opening blinds and sitting near windows can be a real mood changer.
Try eating some chocolate. It can improve blood pressure and brain function as well as reduce risk of heart disease. What’s not to love?
Exercise! We all know there are benefits to exercise. Doing it under bright lights improves general mental health, social functioning, depressive symptoms, and vitality.
Get your groove on! Listening to upbeat music improves mood in both the short and long term. There are plenty of feel-good playlists you can find on Spotify out there.
Plan a vacation, even if you don’t actually take it. It can significantly improve overall happiness.
Volunteer! Helping others can greatly improve life satisfaction. This is what we call the Givers’ Gain.