1. Winter is undoubtedly many people’s least favourite season out of the four. With all of the holiday activities, December usually goes by pretty quickly, then the rest of the winter can seem to drag on for many people due to the cold and cloudy, dark days. By the time spring rolls around, some of us are sick to death of shivering and yearning for warmth and sunlight.

You likely understand exactly what I mean if you reside somewhere with a cold, dark winter. I have spent a lot of time in Scandinavia as I have family in Norway and I studied in Finland while at University – the Winter’s there were colder than here in the UK and got a lot less daylight – I know many find that really tough going.

Here in this article, I’m sharing some good things about winter and offering up some tips for staying cheerful while enduring those seemingly gloomy, chilly months. None of these suggestions are particularly innovative or groundbreaking necessarily, but they are the kinds of things that many of us are most likely to overlook during the winter months.

So, without further ado, let’s look at some tips to beat the winter blues each year.

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2. Depression is a serious and often debilitating mental health condition that affects millions of people worldwide. It can manifest in a variety of ways, including feelings of misery, futility, and a lack of enthusiasm in life. Physical symptoms include changes in eating and sleep habits, exhaustion, and difficulties focusing.

Depression can make it challenging to carry out daily activities and can negatively impact one’s work, relationships, and overall enjoyment of life.

The impact of depression is not only felt emotionally, but physically as well in the form of physical health complications if left untreated. It can be overwhelming and difficult to navigate, but it is important to remember that it is a treatable condition.

Importantly, seek out the assistance and guidance of your doctor and a qualified, evidence-based therapist in the first instance – additionally though, lifestyle changes can be an effective way to reduce symptoms of depression and improve overall well-being.

Here in this article, are some effective lifestyle changes that can help alleviate symptoms of depression and improve overall well-being.

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3. Despite many seeming to be more and more disillusioned with them these days, New Year’s resolutions have helped many people start on the path to making significant positive changes in their lives. People who question the efficacy of New Year’s resolutions often point me to studies such as a fairly recent one that indicated that just 20% of “resolvers” still adhere to their goals two years later. After how many years?! After two years, only one in five people still followed their resolution? I see that as a half-full glass. Okay, it’s only half full, but that’s still a decent amount of water to drink. In a more recent study with a larger sample size, 55% of those who made resolutions kept them after a year. It’s not all bad.

So yes, some people do achieve their New Year’s resolutions. There are other ways to help yourself become healthier and happier in the New Year if you are opposed to traditional New Year’s resolutions for whatever reason. If you are looking for something slightly different to get you interested at this time of year, then simply choose one or more of the unconventional routes I’ve listed, or draw inspiration from them to create your own change.

If you are clueless about what things to do instead of new year resolutions, read on….

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4. Imagine waking up every day with a growing sense of purpose and direction, understanding more about what you want to achieve and how you’re going to get there. Picture yourself overcoming obstacles and challenges with increasing ease, confident in your ability to control your own life and make decisions that align with your values and goals. 

As Nelson Mandela said,

“The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall.”

This is the power of self-determination, a quality that can transform your life and help you achieve your wildest dreams.

In this article I’m sharing 10 ways to increase self-determination, offering innovative and passionate strategies to help you tap into your inner strength and unleash more of your potential. Whether you’re seeking personal or professional growth, these tips and tools can help you take more control of your life and create the future you deserve.

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5. Failure has always been an unavoidable aspect of life. However, in recent years, the concept has taken on a counterintuitive meaning in some circles. As the maxim goes; “Embrace failure.” John Maxwell, the leadership guru, advises us to “fail forwards.” Elizabeth Day, the author, recently published How To Fail, which summarises everything valuable she has learned from painful personal experience. The underlying narrative is enticing: all failures contain the seeds of success.

This merits further investigation—and for good reason. According to the Harvard Business Review, success in the twenty-first century entails competing on differentiators other than price and prioritising revenue growth over cost reduction. This emphasises the importance of innovation—the process of imagining and realising new ideas. Every time someone attempts to do this, the risk of failure is ever-present. What will succeed and what will fail is rarely predictable in advance, and often not without extensive testing and learning. Our willingness to take these risks can have an impact on our chances of success.

So, how do you successfully embrace failure? If you are struggling with embracing failure, this article is for you. I’m sharing with you 8 tips that will help you embrace failure.

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6. Unconscious biases are a ubiquitous part of our lives, and they can significantly impact the way we interact with the world and the people around us. These biases are formed over time as a result of our experiences, cultural influences, and other factors, and they can shape our attitudes and perceptions in ways that we may not even be aware of.

For example, we might unconsciously associate certain traits with certain demographic groups, such as assuming that women are nurturing and emotional, or that people of a certain background or class are aggressive or prone to crime. While these biases are often unconscious, they can and do have a significant impact on the way we treat others and the decisions we make.

It is important to recognise that these biases are not necessarily a reflection of our true beliefs or values and that they can be overcome. Becoming aware of our own unconscious biases is a critical first step in reducing their impact and creating a more inclusive and equitable world.

This process requires ongoing effort and self-reflection that leads to self-awareness, but it can have a profound impact on the way we perceive and interact with the world. By exploring our own biases and working to reduce their impact, we can develop a more nuanced and empathetic understanding of others and work towards creating a more just and equitable society.

In this article, I’m offering up some steps that you can take to become more aware of your own unconscious biases and work towards reducing their impact. Whether you are looking to improve your personal or professional life, or simply seeking to become a more inclusive and equitable person.

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7. One of the issues that can stymie your personal growth and cause significant discomfort is the tendency to undervalue yourself and create roadblocks that prevent you from achieving your goals. Stop putting yourself down is a main message of this article. It’s easy for many of us to begin believing that we are worthless and worse than other people. Your self-esteem can become damaged when you persuade yourself that you can’t do something. This can consequently, and over time, have increasingly detrimental effects on many aspects of your life. Remember that you spend the majority of your time with yourself in your own mind. It can be challenging for you to feel good about yourself and develop into the person you want to be if you treat yourself poorly, fail to consider your own needs and feelings, and continue to punish yourself.

Stop doubting yourself and creating mental barriers if you want to develop and grow.

Here’s a bunch of tips to help you stop undermining yourself.

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8. “To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson

Showing others your true self may be a daunting and demanding endeavour, especially in a society that often emphasises conformity and superficial appearances. Being true to yourself and enabling people to see your actual self, on the other hand, can be a crucial part of having a satisfying and meaningful life. You may display the best version of yourself and establish strong and genuine relationships with others by celebrating your natural strengths, living with purpose, and being open to feedback.

This article shares 10 practical and effective methods to be yourself and live an authentic and fulfilling life.

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