#45: Winter Mental Health - Essential Tips to Help You Thrive During The Colder Months

Hello Therapy: Mental Health Tips For Personal Growth

Are you tired of struggling with low mood and lack of energy every winter? Curious about simple yet powerful strategies to boost your mental health during the cold months?
In this episode, I share myFREE DOWNLOADABLE Winter Wellness Toolkit designed to help you feel your best, even during the chilliest times of the year. I break down the impact of reduced daylight on our circadian rhythm, discuss the differences between the winter blues and Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), and introduce my ABC strategy for winter mental health: Activity, Balance, and Connection. This episode aims to provide practical tips to help you not only survive but thrive in winter.
DOWNLOAD THE WINTER WELLNESS TOOLKIT HERE:
- 20+ pages of practical tips and strategies to help you feel your best during winter
- Journal prompts for self connection
- Soothing activity ideas
- Motivation tips
- Mindful colouring page
- Self compassion exercise
- Action plans for the ABCs of winter wellness

Highlights include:
(02:16) Understanding Winter Blues vs. Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
(05:16) The Benefits of Indoor Workouts and Setting Achievable Goals
(08:07) Balancing Emotions: Walking the Tightrope of Emotional Well-being
(10:47) Boosting Mood and Mental Health Through Social Connections
(13:20) Enhancing Self-Connection: Awareness, Acceptance, and Alignment

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DISCLAIMER - The Hello Therapy podcast and the information provided by Dr Liz White (DClinPsy, CPsychol, AFBPsS, CSci, HCPC reg.), is solely intended for informational and educational purposes and does not constitute personalised advice. Please reach out to your GP or a mental health professional if you need support.

Capíttulos

1. #45: Winter Mental Health - Essential Tips to Help You Thrive During The Colder Months (00:00:00)

2. Understanding Winter Blues vs. Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) (00:02:16)

3. The Benefits of Indoor Workouts and Setting Achievable Goals (00:05:16)

4. Balancing Emotions: Walking the Tightrope of Emotional Well-being (00:08:07)

5. Boosting Mood and Mental Health Through Social Connections (00:10:47)

6. Enhancing Self-Connection: Awareness, Acceptance, and Alignment (00:13:20)