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FREE Mental Health Micro Guide #18
The SAD Issue
Ben Slater
November 02, 2024
Let’s get 1 million people trained by 2035
In this Mental Health Micro guide:
Welcome!
Not all of us will have
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
but most of us take a hit
during Winter.
How do we do winter well?
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The Question: How do we do winter well?
Dark, wet, cold.
The winter months
can dent our moods
and mental health.
How do we do winter well?
Find out how in this 3 minute film…
(fwd is aiming to have all video content accompanied with a descriptive transcript so that we can benefit from the wisdom and character of all who engage. The descriptive transcript can be found under the video in Youtube.)
The Time-Saver: Seasonal Affective Disorder
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The Checklist: Seasonal Affective Disorder
A quick look at the
“how” and “why”
of wintering well
from the video above.
How | Why |
|---|---|
Spend Time Outdoors | Natural daylight, even on cloudy days, can help regulate your internal clock and boost serotonin levels. |
Stay Physically Active | Exercise increases mood-boosting chemicals like serotonin and endorphins, combating sluggishness and improving energy. |
Maintain a Routine | A consistent schedule for sleep, meals, and activities helps balance your circadian rhythm and improves overall well-being. |
Connect with Others | Social interaction provides emotional support and helps counteract feelings of isolation during the colder months. |
The Pause Portal: River Dart (Higher Ground)
The River Dart is full of storm
All hiss and spray,
rumble and foam.
Today is not a day for swimming.
Currents that overwhelm
are not an admirable quality.
The River Dart is full with rain
All full and flow,
brown and high.
Today is not a day for canoeing.
Rocks that no-one can see
are not an admirable quality.
Today is a day for higher paths
for gaining height
for gaining views
that turn the storm-full river’s
sound and force
into admirable qualities
best seen from afar.
Notice your breath’s rhythm
Is today a day for higher paths?
To step back and wonder
at this admirable endeavour?
To step up from
the noise and force
and get a better view?
To work on life
rather than in it?
State today’s intention
“30 minutes viewing from higher ground”.
It’s a start.
Breathe out.
Try it and see what difference it makes.
(fwd is aiming to have all video content accompanied with a descriptive transcript so that we can benefit from the wisdom and character of all who engage. The descriptive transcript can be found under the video in Youtube.)
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That’s all for this week.
Until next week, let’s keep moving fwd…
