Daylight Savings Time is coming up on November 3 this year and, for many of us, changing the clocks may by the extent of our thoughts around the event (well, besides the extra hour of sleep we get), or it may have you dreading the day. There are several ways that you can manage the time change, without letting it have a big effect on your daily life!
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You have likely heard of Seasonal Affective Disorder, or SAD, especially if you live in areas with decreased daylight hours during the fall and winter months. Even if you have heard about it, it can be confusing to know what’s true and what is simply an “I heard that it was …..” Here are some common SAD myths..
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It seems like such a simple thing - a smile. We smile when we are expressing happiness, excitement, contentment. We do it when we meet new people, spend time with friends, colleagues, and family. We even smile when we don’t necessarily want to smile, when we aren’t feeling like smiling. For such a common gesture, it's pretty important! Here are 5 fun facts about your smile...
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Summer is when I thrive the most. Longer days and warmer weather means more time outside, more events happening in the city, and more time with friends. Summer is when I am happiest! So, it’s no surprise that when the seasons shift and the days get shorter and the skies get cloudy, my mood shifts too. It feels like I miss out on some of my favorite things! I booked an appointment with my doctor and found out that I was suffering from the Winter Blues...
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Anyone who pays attention to health news knows that exercise is everything - it keeps you lean, improves circulation, regulates your hormones, influences sleep. Over the years, our understanding of exactly how exercise is beneficial has evolved. New studies show the importance of light exposure (and what type of light) during exercise. Here are 5 ways that light can optimize or inhibit your workouts...
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How we perceive what happens in our daily lives is almost as important as what actually happens. There are some simple ways to integrate more positivity into your life, like smiling, reframing, exercising, and positive self talk. Integrating more positive habits into your life can have big effects...
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7 bright ideas for your daily routine and space for even more joy boosts, including: incorporating bright colors into your space, surrounding yourself with light, visualization, flowers and plants, hang up inspiring quotes, set out and display your self-care essentials, and create a feel-good playlist.
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The start of daylight saving time and springing forward means our unsuspecting bodies (and our four-legged friends) will be jolted awake an hour earlier. Though one hour doesn't sound like a lot of lost sleep, science shows that the time change can have a huge effect on our health and well-being.
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Winter doesn´t need to drag on - what if we called the second half of winter ¨winter´s glory days,¨ or maybe even ¨the peak cozy zone?¨. Think of the second half of winter as a playful friend that will walk with you into springtime. Check out these 8 healthy habits to help you finish out the winter!
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6 tips on overcoming seasonal affective disorder: take a hot bath with epsom salts, listen to uplifting radio in the morning, use light therapy, eat fermented foods, avoid energy boosting foods from another climate, and exercise!
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No matter where you are in your holiday shopping, you can't go wrong with giving the gift of HappyLight®. After all, who doesn't love feeling happier and in a better mood all year long? HappyLight - in the spirit of the holidays - is the gift that spreads smiles with each one you give.
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Our modern lifestyles may no longer be constrained by sunrise and sunset, but light remains one of the most powerful influences on our behavior and wellbeing. This realization has fuelled a “sleep hygiene” movement, whose proponents point out that bright lights before bedtime and spending the whole day in a dimly lit office can dampen the natural circadian cycle, leaving people in a continual mental twilight – dozy in the morning, and too alert to fall asleep promptly at night
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