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Get ready to enjoy winter!
The inner inclination to wallow in negative thoughts becomes stronger due to one’s inability to go out and interact with other people grows stronger during the winter. Those who fall under the melancholic atmosphere, are especially prone to dwelling on negativity. Loss of hope, fear for the future, and constant sadness can prevail and lead to harmful personal behavior.
So, if you are among those who get depressed and unmotivated during the winter season, it helps to be aware of this condition called seasonal affective disorder (SAD). This way, you can catch yourself and decide to rise above it, which is not as difficult as you might think.
There are various easy yet scientifically-backed strategies that can help you overcome the winter blues. Rounded up below are ten of them.