I personally like the change back
to standard time from daylight savings.
I get up really early, so it is nice to have the light when I’m trying
to wake up. I realize this is not
a universally held opinion and that many people find this time of year a
struggle because of lack of light.
Which brings me to today’s cheerful topic: depression.
Really, the topic is how working out helps depression, which is
cheerful.
First, endorphins. Exercise stimulates our bodies to
produce them. They make us feel
good. I could elaborate on how studies
show this or that or whatever, but the short version is: move, move often, and move quickly.
Second, hydration. When we work out, we have very little
choice but to hydrate. Dehydration
causes all kinds of nasty stuff to happen, including general irritability. Drinking lots of water can make us into
nicer people who feel better!
Third, efficacy. One of the worst parts of depression is
the lethargy. Accomplishing
anything (really, anything—getting out of bed counts!) can help. Managing to exercise, which has so many
positive repercussions throughout our lives, is accomplishing things for bonus
points.
For more bonus points, we can
work out outside where the light can get to us. Go play.
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