E60_Winter Is Coming!

Black Zen and the Weekly Wellness

Maybe it’s just me, but as soon as I hear the days are about to get shorter all I can think is…winter is coming! It’s a time when I usually stay in the house more often than not, and end up sitting with my thoughts for far too long. It’s no wonder that so many of us can get trapped in a loop of negative thinking and may even be affected by the darker days of daylight savings time being gone. And while a meditation practice can definitely help keep the SAD’s at bay (Seasonal Affective Disorder – a.k.a. winter blues), I’ve now learned the importance of making sure I get ahead of the curve. With that in mind, this week’s wellness is all about how to keep our spirits lifted, our mood bright, and most of all, our mindset in the best possible place to ensure this winter is one that we enjoy rather than dread…