Go Outside

Seriously, I cannot stress how important being outside is. I know how hard this is because when depressed all I want to do is curl up under a pile of blankets in a dimly lit room only seeing by the light of the television. But going outside and soaking up the vitamin D is important. In fact, in psych wards patients are often given vitamin D supplements because they are inside all day. Why do you think so many people suffer from seasonal affective disorder? A part of it probably has to do with the sun generally being blocked out by the clouds and the weather being too lousy to be outdoors for a sufficient length of time. I've been lucky enough this past week to enjoy some pretty great temperatures considering it's February in Utah, and have taken this opportunity to spend a little extra time outside doing things like going on walks and reading outside instead of inside. It helps. Plus I think just being outside and breathing air that hasn't been in a small room for too long is beneficial. It generally works for me, especially when it's nice out. Revel in the outdoors, people. Whenever you get the opportunity just look at the sky or take a deep breath or something and appreciate the beautiful world we live in. It's the little things.