Let's get real..

It's Christmastime! I LOVE this time of year, truly. But lately, things have felt, well, overwhelming. There's usually so much going on in our lives anyway, and piling on the holidays, well, it's a lot. It's starting to get very cold here in Colorado, we had our first snow today. Snow here is different. Its soft, quiet and downy. Sometimes we get dumped on for sure, but first snows are lighter. However, what comes with that lovely, billowy snow, is the dark skies. And I am not a fan of heavy cloud cover, especially for days at a time.
When we first moved to Ohio, in the dead of winter mind you, it was Daaarrrrk! The heavy cloud cover for weeks on end, was mind numbing. After 7 years of that, and me wanting to peel my skin off every winter, I finally realized I had SAD. Seasonal Affective Disorder. Now, I don't think I'm anywhere near how some respond to a change of season, but I absolutely notice how it affects my mood. Quiet, reserved, withdrawn, you know the drill. 
So, I purchased a blue light. Living in Ohio, I needed it! Fast forward to here and you'd think living in Colorado, 300 days of sun, you wouldn't need that! Buuut, apparently, I do. I'm feeling it. No energy, blah blah blahs.... 

So, If you're feeling the yucks, blahs and the hohums, consider a few things: 
-exercise
-do something yummy for yourself (think treats!)
-Purchase a blue light! 

Anyone have any other ideas, shoot me a comment! 
Namaste!