Bill Van Loan ~ Communications Strategist with a Photgraphic Memory

Summer Means Fun, But Not To Everyone - SAD Summers are Scorching Hot!

Winter depression is tough for a lot of people but those who can relate know that summer can be hell. Plan and prepare before it gets too hot and I'll follow up shortly with some strategies that may help you stay cool and even allow you some fun while the surfboard takes a break.

SAD - Seasonal Affective Disorder & Winter Depression

So many people complain about turning back the clocks and then getting depressed when winter arrives. How do you cope with this and how do you keep your love life hot in a cold world?

I will compile an ongoing list that produces the strategies that (may or may not) help an individual stay on track until summer returns. Always consult with a Doctor if you get depressed and need professional help and that includes CBT therapy with a psychotherapist, support groups and related help.

• Use a sunbox
• surround yourself with happy people
• review your routine
• have a list of contacts who are there for you
• don't isolate
• exercise daily - endorphins
• listen to your favorite music
• enjoy your hobbies
• do what you love
• date more
• fall in love
• seek professional help if you get depressed
• shop in busy stores - high energy
• make new friends
• use your planner
• make time serve you and plan now for the winter
• treat yourself well
• have friends over
• join a group
• take a class in school
• smile
• use your phone to connect
• have more fun
• it's only temporary
• get plenty of sleep
• well balanced diet
• well balanced life
• meditate
• make time for yourself
• drink lots of water
• avoid the workaholic/burnout lifestyle
• don't eat junk food
• manage your stress
• use more structure in your life
• write out a next day plan
• have a back up plan for everything
• listen to yourself
• socialize
• join new groups and associations
• stay busy
• use that organizer and plan/prepare ahead
• write every day and stay current with yourself and your mood
• read books and related info about SAD and Winter Depression
• enjoy a seminar
• go out to a comedy club
• have your friends take you out
• reduce your work commute or ride share with friends
• get to bed before midnight
• get to bed at nine or ten so you'll have more sunshine the next day
• lay out next day's wardrobe the night before
• understand what the holidays mean to you
• attend a SAD support group and solicit more ideas and support
• shower before bed and comfort yourself
• re-manage your life and change your routine if necessary
• change your priorities if necessary
• clean house and keep things simple
• stay organized
• make your room inviting so sleep is not interrupted
• stay active
• more tips coming soon