Written by: Crystal Chan
While there are many festivities to enjoy in the winter months, the colder and darker days could also be hard to adjust for most of us. Sometimes it can be a challenge to just get out of bed and we like to say we get SAD (Seasonal affective disorder). But take a moment to ask yourself this question – how are you feeling? Is this just about your body reacting to seasonal changes, the diagram below might help:
However, if it is something more, please read below:
Entrepreneurs are natural go-getters but the entrepreneurial path is a very difficult one. We tend to work long hours alone. We spend too much time doing business-related networking but not enough time with friends and family. The uncertainty looms over on a regular basis. It is too easy to forget to take care of our physical and mental wellbeing when we focus so much on our ventures. There is absolutely nothing wrong with feeling depressed or anxious. Entrepreneurship is very stressful and “just tough it out” is not a healthy coping mechanism in a long run. It’s okay to give yourself a break, and it’s okay to seek help. Your friends and family will be glad if you are open and share your struggle with them.
There are many ways to seek help if you think you are having more than SAD. Click here to learn more.
Need some inspirations for self-care from the Scandinavian countries (where their winter is just almost as cold as ours)?
Here are some links to learn more: