Keeping Energy Levels High During the Winter Season

“The revolving of the heavens can generate wind, rain, thunder, lightning. The revolving of the earth enables us to have day and night, the very cycle of the weather, the seasons, and the growth of plants. Movement is responsible for creativity.” — … — “The revolving of the heavens can generate wind, rain, thunder, lightning. The revolving of the earth enables us to have day and night, the very cycle of the weather, the seasons, and the growth of plants. Movement is responsible for creativity.”
— Deng Ming Dao

You may have felt it before. The days get shorter, the weather gets colder, and your energy fades with the fall. The winter blues. What you might not know is this cycle of energy is physiological. It’s called Seasonal Affective Disorder. While the causes of SAD are varied, one that is widely recognized is light. Light has a large impact on our mood, energy, and sleep. During winter, our natural exposure to light decreases, and for some, that causes a corresponding drop in energy.

How do you fight this? One way is to get more light. Spending more time outdoors during the day can improve your mood and energy levels. If it’s too cold, you can also try getting a special lamp that provides your eyes and body with mood boosting frequencies of light.

If you suffer from sleep disorders, these lamps can also help correct your circadian rhythm. But more on that later.

— Erik Pavia, CEO