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8 Simple Ways to Avoid Seasonal Mood Changes

Feeling down in the dumps this winter? Give these mood-boosting tactics a try

by Jenn Sinrich  |  COMMENT

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Do something that lifts your spirits
Do something that lifts your spirits "It is OK to feel overwhelmed and irritated with life at times, but it is not helpful to close the door to that which is going well," says Mayra Mendez, Ph.D., LMFT, a licensed psychotherapist and program coordinator for intellectual and developmental disabilities and mental health services at Providence Saint John's Child and Family Development Center in Santa Monica, California. When feeling down, she recommends doing a task that takes you away from the overwhelming and towards a happier place, even if only for a few minutes. "This might include doing a craft, reading a book on your wish list, going to see a movie, cooking your favorite meal or treat, looking up a new recipe, or listening to an inspirational message," she says. "Doing something that is of interest and maybe even a little special offers opportunity to feel in control and take care of self."

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