On 'Blue Monday,’ here are some ways to beat the winter doldrums
Whether it’s going for a hike or just stepping outdoors for some fresh air, the Nature Conservancy of Canada is encouraging people to get outside to avoid the 'Blue Monday' feeling.
“Going outside is one of those ways to, if not curb some of those seasonal affective disorder feelings, it’s a way to at least interrupt them for a moment and breathe in some fresh air,” said Jensen Edwards, national media relations manager for the Nature Conservancy of Canada.
“By going outside and interacting with nature, you are departing from the stresses of day-to-day work, you’re also breathing in fresh air and seeing things beyond the confines of your own home.”
Local experts in the north told CTV News northerners often feel the effects of winter, and adapting to it is key to getting through the dark and cold days.
“When we’re in denial about it, we’re not going to adapt to it, so adapting is absolutely necessary,” said Natalie Lebel a registered psychotherapist and owner of Being Human: Psychotherapy and Consulting Services.
For those who don’t want to embrace the outdoors, Lebel said there are ways to avoid feeling depressed and anxious while staying inside.
“Doing things like crafts, knitting, organizing, because this is historically a time when we are supposed to be inside,” she said.
“Try to find things indoors that are going to keep you in the present.”
The Nature Conservancy of Canada said that since the pandemic began in March 2020, close to 40 per cent more people said they are spending more time outdoors.
CTVNews.ca Top Stories
Police arrest 3 in killing of B.C. Sikh activist Hardeep Singh Nijjar
Three people have been arrested and charged in the killing of B.C. Sikh activist Hardeep Singh Nijjar – as authorities continue investigating potential connections to the Indian government.
Five areas Canada's foreign interference commissioner says needs more investigation
Commissioner Marie-Josee Hogue released her interim report examining foreign election interference on Friday. Here are five elements of the issue that Hogue says she needs to further probe before she can make conclusions or recommendations.
Police officer hit by driver of fleeing vehicle in Toronto
York Regional Police say they are continuing to search for a suspect in an auto theft investigation who was captured on video running over a police officer in Toronto last month.
Why your airfare may be getting more expensive
Skyrocketing airfare prices are linked to heightened competition and rising food and fuel, according to the CAA.
TD worst-case scenario more likely after drug money laundering allegations: analyst
TD Bank Group could be hit with more severe penalties than previously expected, says a banking analyst after a report that the investigation it faces in the U.S. is tied to laundering illicit fentanyl profits.
New weight-loss drug Wegovy not a 'magic bullet,' doctor warns
As Wegovy becomes available to Canadians starting Monday, a medical expert is cautioning patients wanting to use the drug to lose weight that no medication is a ''magic bullet,' and the new medication is meant particularly for people who meet certain criteria related to obesity and weight.
Drew Carey is never quitting 'The Price Is Right'
Drew Carey took over as host of 'The Price Is Right' and hopes he’s there for life. 'I'm not going anywhere,' he told 'Entertainment Tonight' of the job he took over from longtime host Bob Barker in 2007.
Funeral today for broadcasting legend and voice of 'Hockey Night in Canada' Bob Cole
A funeral is being held today for hockey broadcasting legend Bob Cole in his hometown of St. John's, N.L.
Foreign meddling 'did not affect' overall federal election results: inquiry report
Foreign interference by China did not affect the overall results of the 2019 and 2021 general elections won by Justin Trudeau's Liberals, a federal commission of inquiry has found.