Do you have the “Winter Blahs?” Does winter leave you drained, tired and grumpy? Here’s some ideas of how to cure the winter blahs and brighten both your day and mood.

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For those of us in the Northern Hemisphere, short days in the winter mean more darkness and cooler temps. That combination can leave you feeling tired and lacking ambition. If you find yourself missing sunshine, but don’t have the money to flyer somewhere south, here are some solutions we found to help brighten your days and maybe even your mood.

Light Lamps

The first items is this ultra-thin, portable light therapy lamp and great for those who travel or want to transport between home and office. It helps provide the effects of sunshine without the harmful UV rays. It is estimated to last about 80,000 hours giving you lots of extra light for many winter seasons.

If you are looking for a lamp with a more artistic flair, this lamp (as seen on Shark Tank) may be a good option. It features a geometric design, single touch operation and 3 light levels.

Weighted Blanket

If you find yourself more anxious during winter weather you may want to try a weighted blanket. The idea of weighted blankets it to give you a feeling of warmth and being “hugged” which helps to calm anxiousness and provide deep touch pressure stimulation to give you the feeling of being “hugged.”

Vitamin D

When you can’t get our daily dose of Vitamin D. from the sun, it may be a good idea to try a Vitamin D supplement. These gummy Vitamin D tablets make it easy to get your daily dose of D each day. Consult with your physician on whether this is an option for you.

If all else fails.. take a vacation.

For most of us, we don’t have the option to vacation for months at a time, but even a few days in a warmer, sunny locale may make a difference, give you something to look forward to and some much needed R&R as well. Many people claim the value of a mid-winter vacation to help break up the long stretch of cold “blah” winter days.

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We hope that this article helps inspire you on how to cure the winter blahs. What are your favorite ways to beat the winter blahs? Share in the comments below!

Author’s note: This article is not intended to provide medical advice, please seek professional medical help for a formal diagnosis or treatments.