5 simple ways to improve the winter blues
Winter is getting closer and the nights are drawing in. Starting to feel sluggish and tired? Us too. So we’re looking at some simple tips to banish those S.A.D. feelings. Here’s our top 5 ways to enhance your well-being with minimum effort.
Rise and shine!
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- Get more fresh air
Sunlight stimulates your metabolism and motivates you to get moving, even on cold winter days. So get a fix whenever you can, even if it’s just sitting on your doorstep while brushing your teeth, or taking a proper break for a walk at lunchtime. - Exercise
Setting your alarm clock just 20 minutes earlier will give you enough time for a quick workout and release those much-needed endorphins. Alternatively turn your commute into a workout by running or biking to the office. - Drinking lemon water
Over night the body loses a lot of fluid. To rehydrate, simply drink half a litre of warm lemon water before breakfast. The juice of the lemon stimulates digestion, encouraging fat breakdown and boosting your immune system. - A protein-rich breakfast
As they say, breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Go for foods that release energy slowly like porridge, eggs or spinach-packed smoothies. - Enough sleep
More and more research is revealing the power of sleep and how important it is for you – from your physical to your mental health. If you’re getting anything less than 8 hours, it’s time to start switching off the late-night TV shows and having earlier nights.
