Does this rainy, windy weather make you feel bored and tired. And then when you give in to that it sometimes starts a downward spiral of negativity.
Have you noticed that as rain falls, your emotions do to? If you feel meh on a dreary day, you might just chalk it up to coincidence, one or twice but…
Yep, rainy days really can get you down
If you feel down during a downpour, it’s not your imagination: Bad weather can indeed have a negative effect on your emotions. According to one study, nearly 9 percent of people fall into the “rain haters” category. This group feels angrier and less happy on days with more precipitation. Another study found that rain even increased the number of negative posts published on Facebook.
If your mood tends to downshift with rainy weather, what can you do about it? I know it’s tempting to shut off the lights and crawl into bed during a rainstorm, make the choice to turn on the lights instead. “There has been research that light can boost serotonin, which elevates the mood,” she says.
Cooped up inside because it’s absolutely raining hard and you just don’t want to drive anywhere? Try some fun activities that make you feel good, such as watching a cheerful movie, playing a game, doing arts and crafts or reading a book.
When you’re feeling down, get up and do something! Whether it be creative or active. It gives youvitality, can contribute to self-esteem, and increases endorphins which have a positive effect on the mood.”
Lastly, don’t isolate yourself in rainy weather. When people are by themselves, it can feel like things are worse than they really are. Connect with others instead of hiding from the rain alone indoors, and your disposition is sure to be sunnier — no matter how dark and gloomy the weather may be.
So stop the spiral before it happens and be creative, inspired and motivated instead.