How To Help Your Child Understand Why You Don’t Celebrate Christmas Christmas Holiday season is approaching Discussing with your children why you won’t be celebrating. Many families have stopped celebrating Christmas or have scaled it down, bypassing the holiday hoopla. However, even if the decision has been made for good reasons, it’s hard for kids…
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Aromatherapy to Battle Winter Blues
Aromatherapy to Battle the Blues Have you ever walked into a room and felt instantly better? Maybe the scent of freshly baked bread was in the air. Maybe it smelled citrusy or calm like lavender. Scent has a powerful effect on your mood and emotions. It can stimulate you into action. It can also relax…
Foods to Help the Winter Blues
Foods to Beat Winter Blues The sky gets darker. The days get shorter. It’s cold outside and you’re cooped up. It’s no wonder that so many people suffer from the winter blues. Worse, when you’re cooped up inside and feeling down, you may turn to foods that simply don’t help. The good news is that…
Adding Color to Beat the Winter Blues
Add a Splash of Color to Your Home Little things make a big difference. In fact, something as simple as a cheerful photo or a splash of color can change your perspective. During the winter months it can be difficult to think positively. Try these simple tricks to lighten the mood. #1 Paint Color has…
Coping Strategies for Winter Blues
Treatment and Coping Strategies for Winter Depression Each year thousands of people’s lives change. The sky grows darker and the air gets colder. As the days shorten, their mood sinks. Depression sets in. It’s a condition commonly known as SAD. It’s quite different from the common winter blues. Winter depression can be severe and it…
Sleep and It’s Effect on Winter Blues
How a Healthy Sleep Can Help You to Overcome Winter Blues Scientists and the medical community have found a definitive link between sleep and depression. During the winter months when depression is prevalent, it’s even more important to get quality sleep. If you’re struggling with the winter blues, simply modifying your sleeping habits can make…
