About Today: How to Beat the Winter Blues

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Today From Jen Hubley, your About Today Editor According to my calendar, February is the shortest month of the year, but you couldn't prove it by me. That's because I just looked at the weather report for my little section of the world. I swear it was just a picture of the weatherman, pointing at me and laughing. Best Winter Activities for the Whole Family This is the time of year when I want to move to a tropical climate, or hide under the bed until late April. In lieu of either of those options, I need to find things to cheer myself up. Sadly, this often means going outside and getting some exercise. How to Force Forsythia Option B: Stay indoors and mimic spring with everyone's favorite sunny flowering plant. If you crank up the heat and put on your spring clothes, you'll never know the difference. Is It Seasonal Affective Disorder? I suspect that my winter blahs are due to the fact that I am a big baby. Some folks, however, have a legitimate medical issue during the winter. Here's how to tell if you suffer from seasonal affective disorder. Before You Buy a Light Box One popular treatment for SAD is light box therapy. But not every light works for this purpose. I guess I'll stop aiming my desk lamp at my head. Today Ads Letters of Love Varsity Letters Life Letters Sales Letters Thank You Letters Featured Articles Bode Miller Wins Gold Next Steps When Unemployment Runs Out US Beats Canada in Hockey How to Throw a Party on a Budget What It's Like to Interview Roger Ebert Follow Us on Twitter!   More from About.com Managing Dog Behavior Problems Understanding common dog behavior problems like barking, biting, and chewing is key to handling them appropriately. More > Healthy Bodies, Healthy Minds Keep yourself, and your family, happy and healthy this fall with these tips. More >   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Today newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2010 About.com   Advertisement