Here are some of our favorite ways to fight cabin fever. These tips will ease you through the last month of winter to come out feeling great for spring.
- Do stretches and light exercises each day (turn the radio on & dance!)
- Up your light bulb wattage to make dreary days brighter
- Limit sugary foods
- Don’t over sleep – keep sleep schedule normal
- Supplement with Vitamin D (check with your doctor before taking supplements)
- Up your Omega-3 fats (many nuts, seeds, wild salmon, kale, etc)
- Brew a daily cup of tea (green tea for day/chamomile for evening)
- Indulge in a couple bites of dark chocolate
- Pack fruits in a bag for mid day pick-me-ups
- Add the following foods into your diet to reduce anxiety and winter blues: bananas, strawberries (frozen is handy), blueberries (frozen works too), nuts (walnuts & cashews), seeds (pumpkin & chia), oranges, apple, pineapple, tomatoes, broccoli, pumpkin, spinach, sweet potatoes, peppers, beans, garlic (roasted or added in other recipes), oatmeal, grains (lentils & quinoa), lean proteins (turkey, chicken breasts, fish, lean cuts of beef & pork)
- Dream about how you want your garden to look this summer
- Begin making plant lists for replacements, nooks & crannies, and new projects.
