Longer days, brighter moods. Experts advise how to make the most of summer time, especially when we feel the effects of the pandemic year and the excess stress that it brought with it.
The change to daylight saving time gives us an extra hour of light, which can help with a "brighter" mood. Research shows that exposure to sunlight activates serotonin, which is associated with an increase in mood, a sense of calm and focus.
When your serotonin levels are low, you are at risk for depression and anxiety.
Experts explain that exposure to sunlight increases levels of vitamin D, which affects mental health disorders, and higher amounts reduce depression and anxiety.
Longer days and daylight and warmer weather give us the strength to reawaken and remember the power of our bodies. Just like animals, humans also wake up from winter sleep, feel anew the blossoming nature, "sip" the light and want to live in every breath of life.
Since all these positive expectations and "new birth" are important for our mood, it is necessary that in these times of the epidemic, when we are closed in our rooms, we take advantage of every moment, take time for ourselves, think positively, move in nature and fresh air. Our bodies still crave movement during these times, so go for a walk to your favorite music or in company, ride a bike.
If time does not allow you to move in nature, stay as much as possible on your terraces, gardens, balconies, maybe eat your lunch there, drink your coffee.
In this awakening time, above all, eat healthy, eat as many leafy vegetables as possible, but above all, try something different, something new, get out of your daily routine, because this awakens a "new" life in you.
