Writing & Blog
Writing is medicine.
Why Do I Feel S.A.D. When the Weather Gets Cold?
For me, it doesn’t matter if it’s “cool” or truly cold outside. Once the temperature drops below 10°C, my body begins to protest. My shoulders feel heavy, I reach for anything warm, and my legs turn to lead.
From March through early October, I’m happy. I have energy, I want to go for walks, and I feel lighter and more motivated.
But once mid-October hits and the weather cools, I start to feel like a sloth. November is the hardest — I want to hibernate, and my energy disappears. I feel a little lift in mid-December because I love Christmas, and January 1st always brings a spark of hope. But by the second week of January, I’m right back in hibernation mode until March.
At least that was my pattern for years until I realized I was experiencing Seasonal Affective Depression (SAD).
Owning Your Part: Accountability & Responsibility
Taking accountability doesn’t mean you let others off the hook for their bad behaviours; it means you get to choose how you want to live your life.”
Everything is Connected
Everything is connected, just like how we are connected to each other and the environment. When one factor is out of balance, we feel a disconnect.
Hence when looking at our lives, we need to look at the big picture and see how one factor has a direct impact on the other.
