Positivity Power

On summer vacations we revel in the joys of life, then returning to the "real world" can cause a slump. Some researches call it Post Vacation Syndrome (PVS), characterized by irritability, lack of motivation, difficulty concentrating, anxiety, and/or feelings of emptiness.

Lessons from LeAnn

Vacations lift our spirits, giving us a taste of doing the things we love, reminding us of what is truly important in our lives. But the effects don't always last after we reenter our frenetic lifestyles again.

Some people are discouraged, recalling all the things they were going to accomplish in the summer, then sadly admit they did not paint the house, or organize 10 years of photographs, or lose 20 pounds.

Parents, after surviving the chaos of back to school planning and shopping, reenter the frenzy of chauffeuring, chaperoning, and multi-scheduling. Empty nesters may feel a sense of loss as passing school buses remind them of a part of their lives gone by.

As autumn approaches many feel nature and their lives are changing. Shorter days with less sunlight reduce the amount of vitamin D from sunshine, a building block of serotonin, the neurotransmitter linked to depression.

To get a vacation reboot, try these tips:

• Get some exercise, preferably outdoors.
• Enjoy fall activities like raking leaves or picking pumpkins.
• Take brisk walks, breathing deeply the crisp fresh air.
• Learn something new. Take a class. Try new fall recipes.
• Schedule down time, play time, visits with friends.
• Make time for family, nurturing closeness.
• Mark your calendars now for mini vacations and fun throughout the year.

Autumn can be a season of renewal. Embrace the change. Let it empower you. And revel once again in the joys of life!

       Sip du Jour

A Healthy Quote:

"Delicious autumn!  My very soul is wedded to it, and if I were a bird I would fly about the earth seeking the successive autumns."

George Eliot - English Novelist

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