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Beat the Winter Blues
Visit the Clardy Fox Library and check out our display with helpful resources to help you stay happy and healthy this winter! Here's more information:
Lift Your Mood
These “self-care” tips might help with seasonal depression. See a mental health professional if sadness doesn’t go away or interferes with your daily life:
- Go to a movie, take a walk, go ice-skating or do other activities you normally enjoy.
- Get out in the sunlight or brightly lit spaces, especially early in the day.
- Try to spend time with other people and confide in a trusted friend or relative.
- Eat nutritious foods, and avoid overloading on carbohydrates like cookies and candies.
- Be patient. You won’t suddenly “snap out of” depression. Your mood will improve gradually.
- If you have thoughts of suicide, get help right away. Call the toll-free National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255).
Mediation is a great way to relax and get focused on daily tasks. Beginning your day with a couple of minutes of meditation will help start your day on a positive note. All you need is a couple of minutes and then slowly meditate longer. Once you gain experience with meditation, you may also use sounds. Meditation before bedtime can also improve your sleep.
Basic meditation steps:
1. Choose a quiet place. (bedroom, office, outside)
2. Sit straight up on a chair with feet planted on the floor.
3. Relax your arms and place your hands on your knees.
4. Close your eyes (great for beginners).
5. Take deep slow breaths through your nose and exhale out through your mouth slowly. Try to focus on the sound of your breath.
6. Repeat for a couple of minutes with your eyes remaining closed.
7. While your are taking your breaths, try to not think about anything. For example, your daily duties, problems, work, ect. If a thought comes to mind, bring back your attention to your breath.
Try meditation daily in a safe place where you can fully relax.
Book about meditation available at Clardy Fox: Check it out!
The article below highlights some benefits of meditation and different options on how to meditate.
Video of meditation sounds link below: YouTube offers a various amounts of meditation sounds.
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