The darkest days of February are really rough, don’t get me wrong; but after tracking my mood pretty carefully over the last few years I’ve noticed how much a toll April always takes. If you have Seasonal Affective Disorder, there’s nothing more comforting than seeing spring come around. It’s a huge relief to know a … Continue reading »
I found a new happy place during my time in Melbourne. In the interest of full disclosure, I wouldn’t have found it at all without the generous help of my housemate Jem who took me there on my first day in the city center. I can almost hear Stefan describing it on SNL: “Tucked at … Continue reading »
It’s a new year for me, since today’s my birthday! I’m celebrating it here in Australia; and even though I’m traveling alone, I feel so incredibly blessed to be in the sun right now with generous and welcoming housemates, healing from what is always a difficult winter. I’m amazed at how much the sun changes … Continue reading »
Last week I wrote about which sun lamps I use to get through the winter. Now the days feel especially short (I looked up yesterday and it was suddenly pitch black dark outside!), so it’s time to talk about how I use them. Like I mentioned before, I’m no doctor. If you have a serious … Continue reading »
Daylight Savings Time ends this weekend, and before we fall back I thought I’d offer you the single most important tool I have in my arsenal for winter: the humble sun lamp. Did you know nearly everyone experiences the winter blues in some form? The winter blues can range from feeling more lethargic and introverted … Continue reading »
A few months ago I was walking toward the National Gallery of Art and reflecting on the last few years, which took me from NYC to Ithaca to Memphis to DC. I had regrets to think over – namely, some decisions I made right after college. Most people probably regret decisions they made during college, … Continue reading »
I suffer from seasonal affective disorder in the winter. Some form of winter depression is extremely common in colder climates, but for me it can get pretty severe. One of the biggest problems I’ve faced as the days get shorter is a sudden lack of work capacity. I become unable to do tasks that seemed … Continue reading »
