By Alex Blackwell
The mind is not a vessel to be filled, but a fire to be kindled. – Plutarch
The winter doldrums are here.
With more two months of winter remaining, plus an extra day because of the leap year, spring seems so far away.
Cold weather, gray skies and navigating icy sidewalks can drain our energy. The “I-can’t-wait-for-winter-to-end” sentiment can lead to feeling sluggish and uninspired. Sometimes our moods are just like the weather outside, gloomy.
For some, the cold weather can trigger a more serious reaction to winter, a condition called seasonal affective disorder (SAD). Symptoms of SAD, which can include anxiety, oversleeping, social isolation and weight gain, can be the most severe during this time of the year.
But, there’s hope. We can... More...
