ADVICE – Short days tend to affect morale and motivation. To accept this change in time means first of all to accept that the rhythm of the body, and therefore of our days, must change with the rhythm of the seasons.
For most of us, going back to winter time is less difficult than going to summer time because we get an hour of sleep. But once the fateful weekend has passed, the shortened days tend to take a toll on morale and motivation. To accept this change in time means first of all to accept that the rhythm of the body, and therefore of our days, must change with the rhythm of the seasons. Nature itself slows down, why can’t we?
Enjoy the daylight
Screens, LEDs, neon lights. our modern lives are increasingly cut off from daylight. However, it is fundamental for the proper functioning of our metabolism; adjusts the internal clock, improves our morale, reduces hyperactivity… Body and mind should make the most of natural light. Since you will see him less at the end of the day, get up a little earlier in the morning.
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Promote your sleep
As the time changes, go to bed at regular times and take care of your rituals by doing the same bedtime activities in the same order every night to prepare the body for sleep. Get rid of screens. blue light blocks melatonin production and promotes alertness. Whether it’s scrolling through Instagram or checking email. emails, these activities keep the brain excited… not conducive to sleep.
Keep moving
If you get up a little earlier, you might have time to walk or bike to the office while enjoying the daylight. This physical activity is most beneficial in natural light. What if you extended your lunch break to walk for half an hour? If you are used to doing sports in the evening, be careful not to do it for long days in the office. when it gets dark at 5pm you lose track of time.
Take care of your interior
Are you more team zen, minimalist, or team hygge, cozy cocoon? We stay at home more in winter than in summer. Don’t wait until it gets dark at 5pm to take care of your interior. Sorting, cleaning, storage. the clearer your visual space, the more you’ll enjoy it… even at night.
Maintain a healthy diet
While it’s easy to enjoy seasonal fruits and vegetables in summer, we sometimes look gloomy when leek and kale season returns. Seasonal foods are the key to replenishing the vitamins and nutrients needed to get through this gloomy period. Open a recipe book, break your habits. winter soups can be sexy too. Focus on colors, spices, aromatics.
Be kind to yourself
In winter, allow yourself to reset your relationship with time. In a hyper-connected world that’s always moving faster, take advantage of this period to slow down and be in tune with nature. Now is not the time to make big plans or pursue 12 ideas at once.
Source: Le Figaro
