SAD Solutions: Natural Remedies to Conquer Seasonal Depression

Stress Management + Resilience Tools for Your Happified Life

Seasonal Affective Disorder, or SAD, impacts many people as the days grow shorter and cooler. In this episode we’ll explore practical strategies to stay resilient and maintain energy during the late fall and winter season. Listen in to discover the crucial role of natural light in healthy sleep patterns and which whole foods help boost your mood, hear tips to recover your energy with physical activity, and lift your spirits with the safe support of Bach flower essence remedies.

You can stay ahead of the winter blues with minor lifestyle adjustments for better resilience. Whether you thrive in cooler weather or find these months challenging, this episode offers valuable insights to help you feel lighter and brighter as you conquer Seasonal Affective Disorder.

Inside this episode:

• 00:00 Tools for your resilience toolkit.
• 04:11 Tune into inner wisdom for lasting change.
• 06:23 Signs to watch for: Indicators of depression.
• 11:19 Full spectrum light for morning energy.
• 13:28 Natural sources of omega-3s.
• 17:56 Vitamin D and healthy fats for better moods.
• 19:15 Activity to keep your body energized and your spirits bright.
• 25:14 Stay motivated with healthy goals and social connection.
• 26:39 Creative, cozy connections to keep you engaged.
• 29:42 A resilience plan, just for you.

Bach Flower Essences for Brighter Spirits:

• Sweet Chestnut relieves heavier emotions and feelings of sadness
• Mustard clears the “passing clouds” of sadness
• Hornbeam restores energy and helps you greet the day
• Honeysuckle relieves nostalgia, bringing peace and acceptance in the present

Want to learn more about Bach flowers? Learn what flower essences are, how they bring balance to your emotions, and ways to use them at home for yourself and your family with my Back to Balance with Bach Flowers workshop. Includes training video and detailed guide to remedies for emotions of stress and common disturbances.

Ready to Conquer Overwhelm with your own 21 Day Resilience Plan? Get this free resource here, and start building your own essential system of self awareness and self care that works for you.

Are you someone who dreads the shorter, darker days? What tip will you put to work to relieve the winter blues? Share with us! Leave a comment at happifiedlife.com or join the conversation in the Live With Less Stress facebook group.