Do you find it more difficult to wake up on those chilly, dark mornings? Well, you’re not alone. There is actually scientific evidence that winter can be a challenging time for waking up. But why is that exactly? When it comes to winter wakeups, we have a few obstacles to overcome. Most prominent, however, is […]
Is it difficult for you to stay focused during the winter? You’re not alone if you feel the winter blues or suffer from seasonal affective disorder (SAD). In fact, during this time, we tend to feel more gloomy and fall into a depression cycle. In turn, we may experience the following symptoms: Feeling sluggish, irritable, […]
When asked about his weather prediction, Phil Connors of Groundhog Day perfectly sums up how many of us feel during this time of year. “I’ll give you a winter prediction: It’s gonna be cold, it’s gonna be grey, and it’s gonna last you for the rest of your life.” Between the lack of sunlight, gusty winds, […]
Ever since the clocks fell back, aka the end of daylight saving time, I’ve been slightly off. But, it’s gradually getting better. But, I’m still feeling like I’m a member of Marky Mark and the Funky Bunch — sorry, kids for the outdated Mark Wahlberg reference. While this may sound like I’m complaining, there is […]
After I walked my dog for her final bathroom break of the night, I came back inside, appreciating how pleasant it felt inside. After all, it was bitterly cold and frigid outside. But, to get my body temperature back up, I put on a pair of wool socks, made a cup of tea, and curdled […]
Do you ever feel like you are dragging your feet a little bit more during the day? If it is happening during the cold months, you may have the winter blues. Many people begin feeling the wintertime blues once the days start getting shorter. But after the first part of the year it can get […]
