Winterize Your Mental Health
Hello FPA community! I was recently chatting with a patient of mine who works as a cattle farmer. We were talking about how to prepare a farm and a herd for the winter months. Just as we change our habits to keep our animals safe and comfortable when the weather changes, we also need to change our own habits to keep good mental health in the winter months. As the days get shorter and the weather turns colder, many people notice their energy, motivation, and mood start to dip. It's known that less sunlight affects our neurological functioning. The good news? There are small, effective steps you can take to ease symptoms and help protect your mood through the darker months. Seek out natural light whenever you can Sunlight helps regulate your body’s internal clock and supports healthy levels of serotonin — the “feel-good” brain chemical. Try to get outside during the day, even if it’s cloudy. A short morning walk or lunch break near a window can make a real difference. Move your body ...