"My mother always said buy a red or pink brolly, which will give a glow to your face in the rain. Meanwhile, the Filter's own Emily Goddard suggests dopamine dressing, even if only on a small scale. I have several colourful pairs of socks that add a pop of joy to the dark outfits I often find myself defaulting to during winter, she says."
"Nicola finds spurts of productivity bring her calm. I like to clear and wipe one work surface; maybe kitchen island or table (albeit shove some stuff in a drawer, in the bin and light a candle ) after a long day or start of the weekend. It makes me feel in control, she says. Here on the Filter, we can't resist a self-care moment to lift our spirits."
Damp weather and shorter daylight can lower mood in January. Injecting colour with flowers, bright umbrellas or colourful clothing can boost dopamine and uplift faces. Brief exposure to nature and crisp winter walks provide small, restorative doses of mindfulness. Short productivity bursts, like clearing one work surface and lighting a candle, create a sense of control and calm. Simple self-care rituals such as extra-long hot showers and scented body washes increase cosiness. Combining visual stimulation, brief outdoor activity, and small domestic rituals offers accessible, low-cost ways to improve mood during grey winter months. Many measures require minimal time or expense but produce noticeable mood lifts.
Read at www.theguardian.com
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