Get some sun - Exposure to natural sunlight boosts mood improving chemicals in your brain like Serotonin, a neurotransmitter responsible for happiness and well-being so bundle up and get outside on sunny days.
No sun? Check out one of the light therapy lamps available at the Crane and Crumb libraries. Loaned for two-week periods, just 30 minutes in the morning can have positive effects on mood, motivation and stabilizing sleep.
Talk to a healthcare provider about Vitamin D, the one vitamin supplied by the sun and reduced levels can find you with increased sickness, low mood, muscle pain and fatigue.
Move your body! Go for a snowshoe, hike, cross country ski or make a snowman. Moving for 20 minutes can improve mood, energy, clarity of thought and bolster brain health. Too cold? Check out Darebee.com for hundreds of free workouts you can do in your dorm room or apartment.
