Tips to feel more positive during the darker months

Hello everyone! We are finally back with a brand new post – sorry to keep you waiting. This week, we are offering you 3 tips to feel more positive during the colder and darker months.

A couple of weeks ago, we asked you on Instagram (@annsavva) what you wanted to see us write about and a lot of you suggested the topic of Autumn. We don’t know about you, but here at ASG HQ we love Autumn: the cosy jumpers, the warm blankets, the hot chocolates, the leaves on the streets, the warm colours all around, Halloween and the slow lead up to Christmas and Winter time!

Alongside that, however, are the darker days and evenings that come with the annual October clock change and we know that a lot of people struggle making the adjustment to the change, with many saying their mood takes a turn for the worse.

If you’re one of them, don’t worry! Keep reading on to see the 3 tips we’ve got for you, to make sure you can feel a bit more positive this season.

Get as much daylight as possible

Daylight provides your body with Vitamin D. This vitamin, amongst many other things, is vital for mental health (click here for more info). This means that going for a long walk, for example, is an easy way of giving your body some of those happy hormones.

Why not go for a walk whilst listening to a motivational podcast or your favourite tune? Or, invite a family member or friend to join you. Don’t forget to wrap up warm and take an umbrella (can’t trust the British weather!)

Make sure you get 8H + of sleep

This might seem like a simple one but it makes a world of difference. Studies show people who are sleep deprived report increases in negative moods (anger, frustration, irritability, sadness) and decreases in positive moods (see more here).

Adults need at least 8 hours of sleep per night, so make sure you get those hours in each night to ensure you wake up feeling refreshed and positive about the day ahead!

Find a new hobby

One way to distract yourself is to find a new hobby! Research shows that people with hobbies are less likely to suffer from stress, low mood, and depression (read more more this here).

Whether you want to get your creative juices flowing by getting into music, or you fancy getting stronger by joining a sports club, there’s bound to be a hobby out there for you!

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