And just like clockwork, the winter blues overcome me. I have that overwhelming feeling I need to escape the cold, see flowers, feel the vibrant sun on my face, experience a strong desire to eat el fresco.
Living in the Northeast I like to say is a cruel joke for someone who craves to smell the salt air and feel the heat. I have learned to see the signs as they approach, like a large moving truck coming right at me, in slow motion. I have a hard time getting out of bed to do my workout in the morning, I want to eat heavy food and bread, all of which make me feel awful after. Just as I have learned to see the signs, I have begun to develop coping skills to manage, I plan a few summer getaways, I buy lots of fresh flowers and put them in the kitchen and at my desk, and this year, I have found red light therapy, which gives my skin repair and my body the feeling of sun without the damaginging rays.
Are you aware of your internal clock and what it needs to be fed?
