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time in meditation, says Rosenthal. It calms
and energizes body and mind.
Schedule sleep. Oversleeping can create
a vicious cycle. Keep a consistent sleep routine and get up early. “The power of that
early-morning light is important,” says
Rosenthal. It suppresses melatonin and stimulates serotonin production. Unless you’re a
habitually long sleeper, set your alarm or use
a dawn-simulating lamp to wake you after an
eight- or nine-hour night. Good habits keep
your biological rhythms steady.
Go pro. If your own efforts don’t do the
job or you think about harming yourself, seek
professional treatment. Antidepressants are
prescribed to treat SAD. A therapist can also
help you reframe negative thoughts that drag
you down and give homework assignments to
encourage effective coping behavior, says
Shankman. Don’t hibernate until spring.
Winter can (and should) be wonderful. C
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Costco member Heidi Smith Luedtke is a personality psychologist who writes about well-being, self-improvement and relationship skills.
Get-happy habits to practice all year long
1. Ask for help. Studies show
people are twice as likely to
say yes to a request for help
as you’d predict.
2. Phone a friend. Social connec-
tions make life meaningful. A
cheerful voice soothes and
inspires.
3. Affirm yourself. Post positive
self-statements where you’ll
see them frequently.
4. Keep a gratitude journal.
Counting your blessings pro-
vides fast-acting, long-lasting
fulfillment.
5. Get away. A relaxing vacation
may be just what you need.
Many people with severe SAD
plan annual vacations to highlight destinations.—HSL
