Tips to Combat Winter Woes [Infographic]

Typically the winter months aren’t easy. The days are shorter and the nights are longer, it’s cold all the time, and it seems to never end. But aside from the obvious inconveniences of winter, there is something else that makes it unbearable: it’s in our DNA.

In the winter, it’s perfectly normal to feel more sluggish and down than in the summer. Wintertime affects the levels of vitamin D and melatonin in our bodies and the extra effort it takes our bodies to keep us warm drains our energy.

In some, however, these symptoms can be more pronounced and severe. Seasonal Affective Disorder, or SAD, is a type of depression that hits certain people the same time every year. Usually starting around autumn and well into winter, treatment can range from light therapy to medication.

How do you feel about the wintertime? Take a look at this infographic for some tips on how to break out of the typical winter routine. Let us know what you think, and don’t forget to like and share!