SAD it's Winter

Well it’s official, autumn is upon us and winter is coming.  In fact, it must be true, my heating popped on just for a few seconds in the early hours of this morning!

I actually love the autumn and winter months, fresh crisp mornings and wrapping up warm and it’s a chance to drink hot chocolate – like you need an excuse!  Although I do hate the fact that I can’t wear flip-flops anymore!

It’s at this time of year when it’s more important than ever to keep seeing the positives in everything. It’s easy to let the cold months get the better of you and this can eventually leaving you feeling depressed and often in pain as the arthritis kicks in, and if you suffer from SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder) the symptoms can be even worse.

So make sure that you have plenty of things to keep you occupied this winter.  Get out for a walk when it’s dry, visit a friend when it’s wet.  Bring out your creative side and have a go at making jewellery, or cards etc.  Have a coffee morning and ask everyone to bring something – it doesn’t have to be cake, it could be healthy alternatives!

But winter isn’t all about the cold and rain, it’s really a time for celebration, festivities, family get-together s and parties.  There are plenty of positive things going on all around that can make us feel happier.

More importantly, it’s about how you choose to think.  If you decide in advance that winter is going to be dull, boring and depressing then that’s how you are going to feel.  But if you start thinking of all the joy and happiness that comes with festivals such as Christmas, then that’s how you’re going feel! It’s true isn’t it – how you feel is what you become and you can choose to enjoy the wonders of this coming winter.