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How to manage your mood during the Autumn & Winter months.

Autumn is here!

Now, the sun will begin to rise later and nightfall will arrive sooner.

As the seasons change and we find ourselves swapping out flip flips for scarves we can feel our mood starting to dull.

During the colder, darker months many experience Seasonal Affective Disorder – also known as SAD. However there are ways in which we can manage our mood during the colder months. Here are our top tips.

1- Go and seek out some sunshine!

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This is easier said than done, however it’s incredibly important to get as much light as possible. Go outside, open all curtains and blinds and perhaps invest in a light therapy box which is aimed to tackle SAD symptoms. Even a simple walk in the park everyday can help boost your mood.

2- Go and socialise!

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Many of us find that as the colder months draw in we find ourselves run down, tired and therefore less motivated to engage in social activities. However this can only lead to us feeling isolated. Therefore make plans with your friends and family! Talking to people always helps!

3- Keep to a balance diet!

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I know this is quite difficult. Naturally during the colder months we desire those ‘comforting’ foods such as pasta, pizza, etc. However sticking to a high carb and sugar diet causes spikes in your blood sugar levels and the crash can impact more on your mood. So ensure to have a balanced diet with plenty of vegetables and omega 3-rich food.

4- Try and exercise!

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I know, I can sense your laughter! However keeping active really does boost your mood! From doing at home exercises, going to the gym or even a stroll in the park! Also – exercise will help for better nights sleep!  

5- Keep track of your habits and emotions!

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Keep a diary of your habits and emotions during the colder months. By keeping track you can get an idea as to what habits have a positive or negative affect on your mood.

6- Declutter and organise your home!

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Keep your home organised! This helps declutter your mind. Also, ensure that both your home and office is at a comfortable temperature.

For further information and support on Seasonal Affective Disorder: Mind

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We hope these tips were helpful! ?

How To Stay Productive During The Winter Months – An office discussion

Here at SFR Recruitment Solutions we were having a lunchtime discussion about the Winter, how it can make you feel and how some of us try and put things into place to combat SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder). Winter can be a hard time for many, we would rather hibernate until Spring like lots of animals do rather than get on with our everyday tasks. Unfortunately, this is something that we can’t do, so here’s some compiled tips from our team for you to be productive this Winter! 

1- Seek Out Some Sunshine!

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Yes, I know that during the winter months it’s hard to find any Sunshine during the day due to the typical bleak weather. However, when you do see a burst of sunshine during the day why not go and soak it up? Work in an office? Walk around the block or take a gentle stroll during your Lunch break. Sunshine lifts a person’s mood which encourages productivity! 

2- Make your home extra cosy and organised!

What makes for a productive day? An organised and cosy environment! Both your home and office should be at a comfortable temperature and be organised because the likelihood is that you’re going to be spending a lot more time in them over the next few months! Organising whilst also making a home and office feel cosy and comfortable helps declutter your mind!

3- Get reading!

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Many of us find that during the winter months we are all glued to our screens, binge watching our favourite Netflix series or watching Love Actually for the 200th time! Why not have some non-screen time? Find yourself a good book and enjoy abit of escapism from everyday life. From doing more reading you might learn something new, feel calmer and content with your thoughts or re-discover how much you enjoy the simple pleasure of reading! 

4-   Create a good mood playlist!

Combine some of yours, your friends, family and work colleagues favourite tunes into one amazing good mood playlist. A little bit of gentle music in the background of an office can really boost morale! Walking to work in the rain? Put on your good mood playlist to combat it! Good music is a simple mood booster during a bleak season. 

5-   Set yourself a few achievable goals! 

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Write down a few goals which you think could be achieved over the next few months to keep yourself productive, the achievement will not only boost your mood but also keep you feeling productive both in work and home life.

6-   Exercise and eating well!

Exercise is key! Whilst many of us oppose from doing exercise in the winter and choose to eat comfort food and watch TV it’s still very important to keep active! Exercise is brilliant for the mind, body and will aid a good night’s sleep. Furthermore, even though the winter months tend to be popular for comfort food which is high in calories ensure that you try and eat a reasonably healthy diet with plenty of veg! A combination of a well-balanced diet and exercise will do wonders for your mind and body. 

7- Last but not least SOCIALISE! 

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Socialising is all part of productivity for both your work and home life. Talking to people can help you produce ideas and overall boost your mood. By staying in every evening on your own you can get lost in your own thoughts – So go and surround yourself with your favourite people!

We hope these tips have inspired you for a more productive Winter!

From,

The SFR Recruitment Solutions Team

SFR Recruitment Solutions