With winter comes cold and shorter periods of daylight. And for some, the shift from fall to winter brings seasonal affective disorder (SAD). A type of depression that’s related to the changes in seasons and begins and ends at about the same time every year. Those who experience seasonal affective disorder tend to feel unmotivated, depressed, or changes in their appetite. I’m no stranger to seasonal affective disorder. When winter hits I find myself struggling to get out of bed most days. My energy level dips, and it’s harder to stay on top of things. But I’ve found a little self-care can help during the winter months.

When is the last time you nourished your soul? We tend to take care of your physical body exercising or eating healthily. But your spiritual body is often ignored. In order to live a happy and thriving life, all aspects of self-care must be acknowledged in order to maintain your overall well-being. So when you notice an area of your life needs some attention. Shift your focus to improve those areas and boost your overall well-being.

It’s not uncommon for your thoughts to shift to the worst possible scenario when we’re faced with something stressful, overwhelming, or embarrassing.  I have anxiety, and when I faced with any type of social situation. My mind tends to turn to irrational thinking and I jump to worst before it even happens. Thoughts of how I’m going to make a fool out of myself or how everyone won’t like me swirl around in my head.  And I scare myself out of trying. But in reality, none of this is true. Our thinking can either motivate us to try new things or hold us back. So let’s look at the differences between irrational and rational and how to shift our thinking. So we can live life to the fullest.

We all want to better ourselves. Rather it’s learning a new skill or breaking a bad habit. And journaling is an inexpensive way to do it. It’s a powerful tool for personal growth. It empowers us by analyzing and seeking solutions, instead of feeling powerless or overwhelmed by our problems. It helps us look deeper and define our goals so we can make them a reality. Personal growth doesn’t always come easy, but journaling is a great place to start. So here’s how journaling can promote personal growth.

Change doesn’t happen without action. Small steps may seem insignificant when you look at the big picture. But small positive actions are what develop lasting meaningful habits, that’ll make a difference in your life. So here are some healthy daily habits to pick up if you haven’t already that’ll help you live a healthy happy life.