WINTER: LOWS TO HIGHS

These easy steps and tips can help you tide over winter blues

- Dr Mickey Mehta

As winter descends, its chill often seeps into our spirits as much as it does our surroundings. The barren trees, the shortened days, and the biting cold can evoke a sense of melancholy known as the 'winter blues'. Yet, this season of stillness and introspection holds an invitation to journey within, to cultivate practices that warm our hearts and brighten our minds.

In the quiet hush of winter, we find an opportunity to deepen our connection with ourselves. The ancients often saw winter as a time for turning inward, for reflecting and nurturing our inner light. Through mind-body practices, we can embrace this time of the year not as a bleak, lifeless stretch but as a canvas for personal growth and transformation.

Winter can often bring with it feelings of sadness, lethargy, and lack of motivation, commonly known as the 'winter blues'. But you can beat these blues by engaging in mind-body practices that help boost your mood, increase energy levels, and promote overall well-being. Here are some effective ways to keep the winter blues at bay:

Natural light: Exposure to natural light, especially the early morning sunshine, is crucial during the winter months when daylight is limited. Try to spend at least 30 minutes outside each day, which in turn helps regulate your circadian rhythms.