{"id":3836,"date":"2017-01-27T12:45:43","date_gmt":"2017-01-27T12:45:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.shu.ac.uk\/global\/?p=3836"},"modified":"2017-01-27T12:45:43","modified_gmt":"2017-01-27T12:45:43","slug":"beat-the-january-blues","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.shu.ac.uk\/global\/beat-the-january-blues\/","title":{"rendered":"Beat the January blues"},"content":{"rendered":"

January is a difficult time of year for many of us, \u00a0with cold weather, long hours of darkness and the next holiday a long way off. There is a need to recover from the financial impact of Christmas and New Year\u2019s resolutions that are starting to slide<\/span>.<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

There are ways that you can beat the January blues and get your year off to a great start!<\/p>\n

Eat well
\n<\/strong>Omega 3 fatty acids found in oily fish, flaxseed oil, nuts and seeds can help combat low mood as can folate, which is found in cabbage broccoli and sprouts.\u00a0 Low blood sugar can affect energy and mood so don\u2019t skip breakfast!\u00a0 Healthy recipes can be found\u00a0online<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/span>.\u00a0
\n<\/strong><\/p>\n

Exercise and sleep
\n<\/strong>Regular moderate physical activity is effective in managing mild to moderate anxiety and depression.\u00a0 This does not have to be formal exercise\u00a0 and can include going for a 30 minute brisk walk several\u00a0 times per week.\u00a0It is also important to establish a regular pattern of sleep \u2013 maintaining a consistent getting up time will help with this.<\/p>\n

Connect
\n<\/strong>Avoiding contact with others has an adverse\u00a0 effect on mood.\u00a0 Countless studies have found that face to face contact is essential for our wellbeing.\u00a0 Arrange to speak to family and friends regularly.<\/p>\n

The following organisations can help you to achieve some of the above as well as offering advice and support in relation to mental health and wellbeing:<\/p>\n

Mental Health<\/span><\/span><\/strong>
\n<\/a>Samaritans<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/span>\u00a0or email jo@samaritans.org<\/span><\/span><\/strong>
\n<\/a>Prevent Suicide
\n<\/a>Big White Wall
\n<\/a>Hallam Volunteering
\n<\/a>Student Wellbeing
\n<\/a>Hallam Active<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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