I don't think our bodies were supposed to be exposed to this much darkness that the winter months can bring us. I'm so sorry you've experienced those side effects. I applaud you for still trying to turn to the light and acknowledging what actually lifts you up, not everyone has come that far. I'm personally looking forward to seeing some snow here that really lights up our darker winter days. Thank you for sharing your tips and book recommendations. I wish you all the best 💚
Hi Lauren, I am one of those weirdos who loves winter and all the darkness. I know, I know. Perhaps because I was a December baby. I wasn't always like this. I know many others who feel the same way you do.
I wonder if you have read much about the healing effects of going outside at first light before turning on lights or, especially, looking at your phone or computer. It has revolutionized my life in so many ways. I'm in bed early and rise at the crack of dawn. I live in NH so it's cold now but I bundle up and go out - even just for five or ten minutes. I light a few candles inside if it's really dark and don't even turn my phone on for a couple of hours. Well, I've cheated a few times to take a photo or two! I've also ditched sunglasses during the day because they mess with our circadian rhythms and melatonin production. I make sure I'm outside during the day as much as possible and don't look at screens after dark. A wonderful source for all of this info is The Power Couple her on Substack. https://romanshapoval.substack.com/?utm_source=global-search
I understand winter to be hard. That’s why I’m in Colorado. It’s sunny even in the winter. Cold, and soooo expensive now. But sunny. Sun makes me happy.
A good book I read was Wintering by Katherine May. It was a helpful book for me as she took the tangible natural world and built a bridge to her internal landscape if winter.
I don't think our bodies were supposed to be exposed to this much darkness that the winter months can bring us. I'm so sorry you've experienced those side effects. I applaud you for still trying to turn to the light and acknowledging what actually lifts you up, not everyone has come that far. I'm personally looking forward to seeing some snow here that really lights up our darker winter days. Thank you for sharing your tips and book recommendations. I wish you all the best 💚
Hi Lauren, I am one of those weirdos who loves winter and all the darkness. I know, I know. Perhaps because I was a December baby. I wasn't always like this. I know many others who feel the same way you do.
I wonder if you have read much about the healing effects of going outside at first light before turning on lights or, especially, looking at your phone or computer. It has revolutionized my life in so many ways. I'm in bed early and rise at the crack of dawn. I live in NH so it's cold now but I bundle up and go out - even just for five or ten minutes. I light a few candles inside if it's really dark and don't even turn my phone on for a couple of hours. Well, I've cheated a few times to take a photo or two! I've also ditched sunglasses during the day because they mess with our circadian rhythms and melatonin production. I make sure I'm outside during the day as much as possible and don't look at screens after dark. A wonderful source for all of this info is The Power Couple her on Substack. https://romanshapoval.substack.com/?utm_source=global-search
Big big hugs to you, fellow artist! XO
I understand winter to be hard. That’s why I’m in Colorado. It’s sunny even in the winter. Cold, and soooo expensive now. But sunny. Sun makes me happy.
A good book I read was Wintering by Katherine May. It was a helpful book for me as she took the tangible natural world and built a bridge to her internal landscape if winter.