By: Lori McMullin, APR, Director of Business Operations & Communications
Center for Business Excellence
I guess I’m lucky. Winter doesn’t seem to bother me that much. There’s nothing I like better than to make a pot of homemade soup, turn on some great movies and get snuggly with my dogs, Rusty and Chase. Sounds like paradise!
Okay, okay...so I live in Florida. That doesn’t mean we are immune here to shortened daylight hours and a cold breeze every now and then.
In speaking with several people lately, I learned it’s the shortened days of sunshine that really get to them. Seasonal Affective Disorder (or SAD) is a common issue. Symptoms may include:
· Increased appetite with weight gain –we’re not talking the holiday fare munching
· Increased sleep and daytime sleepiness
· Less energy and ability to concentrate in the afternoon
· Loss of interest in work or other activities
· Slow, sluggish, lethargic movement
· Social withdrawal
· Unhappiness and irritability
Here’s a link to an article on how to cope with the winter blahs:
http://www.thegreenestdollar.com/2010/01/7-frugal-ways-to-beat-the-winter-blahs/
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