It’s 7:30, the alarm goes off again and again, However, we can’t get one foot out of bed. Is it the cold? Tiredness? Or simply laziness that pins us to the sheets and gives us the impression that getting up requires too much mental strength to allow us to do it? Let’s explore why waking up stings so much this time of year.
The decrease in brightness
We are more connected to the elements than we think. In some regions, the lack of light, especially in winter, can have real repercussions on your mood and (especially) your level of tiredness. For what ? Because we simply lack vitamin D. The latter can be absorbed through food, but the body synthesizes it more easily through the sun’s rays hitting the hands and forearms (areas that absorb them more easily than others). A vitamin D deficiency can lead to low morale, lack of motivation and, above all, chronic fatigue.
The solution ?
Since the sun tends to be absent these days, a quick visit to the doctor may be a good idea. If he thinks you have a vitamin D deficiency, he will prescribe a treatment tailored to your needs. This can range from a single dose to a once-a-month dose renewal. Finally, there are light therapy lamps that simulate the effects of sunlight on the body. If the latter are not provided, their effects on morale are amply demonstrated. So why deprive yourself of it?
The temperatures
As we speak to you, a cold wave is hitting the whole of France. Therefore, it crashes. So when the alarm goes off, the simple idea of having to face the cold of our room, that of getting out of the shower or worse, the outside doesn’t make us want to set foot out of bed. Result? We continue to snooze a little longer, which doesn’t help us start the day well.
The solution ?
Keep a blanket and soft slippers next to your bed so you can put them on as soon as you wake up. This way there will be no major cold waves! A morning shower (not hot) is also recommended to warm the body and allow you to start the day fresh and (above all) awake.
Wintering
As Claude Gronfier, INSERM researcher, explains very well to the magazine Psychologies : “We are among mammals, closer to the bear than to the marmot. This one doesn’t hibernate, it winters. The nuance is beautiful: the bear slows down its functioning in winter, but does not completely sink into hibernation”. If you notice a clear resemblance to your attitude during the winter, don’t blame yourself! This is completely normal…
The solution
Don’t be too hard on yourself ! Although it is true that we tend to be less active in winter than in spring or summer, for example, this period embodies the perfect time to enjoy the simple pleasures of life. A good read, a film to (re)discover alone or with your family, a moment of self-care, a bit of pastry making… There are many ways to enjoy this period in which time seems to slow down. What will be your hobby?
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Mary Crossley is an author at “The Fashion Vibes”. She is a seasoned journalist who is dedicated to delivering the latest news to her readers. With a keen sense of what’s important, Mary covers a wide range of topics, from politics to lifestyle and everything in between.
