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Aligning with Nature and Bio-Rhythms to Boost Mood & Resilience
Description
In this episode, we're working on our element of Resilience and exploring the third "Root of Resilience" known as aligning with nature. The Roots of Resilience were laid out in one of Dr. Emmons book, "The Chemistry of Calm." This root builds on our last one ("managing energy") by embracing the cycles and rhythms that are part of a much bigger system. This may seem "woo-woo," but.. well, it's not. Like all mammals and really every other living thing, we are influenced by cycles around us. A growing field of study known as chronobiology is bringing more scientific understanding to these cycles (for example: seasonal affective disorder and seasonal mood shifts). We'll talk more about this root and how increasing awareness of your connection with nature and adding some simple skills in response to this connection can support your mood, energy, and resilience in really powerful ways.
Supplements Mentioned to support SAD and drops in mood during winter:
- TruAdapt
- NeuroMood Pure Pack
- Vitamin D (we like this October-April)
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Links and Sources Mentioned:
- NMH Resilience Quiz and Mini Course
- Joy Lab Program (step-by-step practices to help you build and maintain the elements of joy in your life)
- Joy Lab Podcast #13 (The Roots of Resilience) This episode is a broad overview of what we'll be talking about over the next 9 episodes. It's a really helpful summary!
- Chemistry of Calm (Dr. Emmons' book referenced in this series)
- The 20 Minute Break (book)
- Linnaeus' Flower Clock
- More on light therapy in our blog here.
- More on seasonal affective disorder and seasonal mood shifts from our blogs: