Winter Blues Got You Down?
Winter in Idaho can be long. I know that North Idaho stays gray most of the time and there is limited daylight. Often, it's just gray, no snow, no nothing. And this goes on for weeks! Even the most robust individual can be affected.
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is real and affects an estimated 10 million Americans. Don't brush off that yearly feeling as simply a case of the "winter blues" or a seasonal funk that you have to tough out on your own. Take steps to keep your mood and motivation steady throughout the year.
Access the link below for additional information and strategies to help get you through the long winter months.
14 Ways to Ease Seasonal Depression
Vehicle Maintenance Reminder
As we transition into the deeper winter months with fluctuating weather conditions, now is a good time to conduct some vehicle maintenance and check your vehicle emergency supplies.
Let's hope you never have to use your vehicle emergency kit, but you will be thankful to have it if you ever need it. Be prepared with provisions in case of an emergency or road closure.
The link below is to a vehicle checklist that is appropriate for your personal and state issued vehicle.
Vehicle Emergency Checklist
Get Moving!
Now that we are getting deeper into winter, with less daylight hours, and more inclement weather, many of us are spending more time indoors and have reduced activity.
It’s too easy to sit at the desk, work at the computer all day and forget to take breaks and move around. There are unlimited resources to help make our workspace more comfortable and teach us how to schedule movement and stretches into our daily routine. Below are a few to help with office ergonomics and to get you moving!
Health Matters-Office Ergonomics
Follow these ten office ergonomics tips to help you avoid fatigue
How to stay active in cold weather
11 Ways to Stay Active in Winter
Don't Hibernate
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