Beat the winter blues

12th January 2012

According to the NHS, millions of us become depressed during the winter months and suffer from Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). The thought of another few months of wind, rain, grey skies and snow could affect the mood of many more.  

These tips will help you escape the winter blues:

Lighten Up!
If you’re going through a bout of winter blues, lack of daylight is probably playing its part. Thinking about it, sun is not far away… You might be tempted to escape the dark cold days with a break somewhere sunny. Get away from the British winter in (almost) guaranteed sunshine. Click here for our Winter sun holidays.

Eat Well!
It’s also important to eat well during the winter. Winter blues can make you crave sugary foods and carbohydrates such as chocolate, pasta and bread. You carry the chocolate and we get you to real Italy to enjoy some authentic Pizza! If curry is your thing, let us take you away to tasty Rajasthan or get your life spiced up in stunning Kerala in India.

Get Active!
There is another weapon against the seasonal slump: Physical activity – it is believed to affect the level of mood-regulating chemical, serotonin, in the brain. The Great Outdoor can provide a welcome change of scenery as well as the opportunity to meet like-minded people.  If walking or cycling is your thing then Exodus offers you a festival of holidays with treks and cycling routes, ranging from Leisurely to Challenging and Tough. These are great ways to enjoy some daylight activity. Simply walk or paddle your way out of this seasonal disorder.

Love Snow?  
Well, if you haven’t had enough of the snow and slush, we can transport you to some breathtaking locations. There is plenty of the white stuff as well as activities ranging from snowshoeing to snowmobiling and dogsledding to cross-country skiing.

Winter activities are another excellent way to improve your fitness and shake off the gloominess!

So what are you waiting for? Go on… treat yourself!