Winter is just around the corner, and getting up to work (or study) seems to be more and more challenging. Besides that, do you realized you feel less energetic and motivated in the things you do, and maybe at times feeling particularly moody or depressed during winter? YOU ARE NOT ALONE!
Many people who live in the Scandinavia region tend to experience some sort of SAD particularly during winter. So, what is SAD? It is "Seasonal Affective Disorder", also known as winter blues or winter depression. Most SAD sufferers experience normal mental health throughout most of the year, but experience depressive symptoms in the winter. This is particularly related to lack of light during the day (e.g. mostly cloudy days or shorter daylight available in a day).
The good news is: it is not a common problem for the Aussies simply because our winter is not long and gloomy enough to trigger SAD. So if you come to see me and ask for extensions or apply for defer exams because you can't study effectively during winter, and you think it is because of SAD (a fancy term that you've just learned), sorry mate! Can't be granted (ofcourse if it is supported by evidence).
Having said that, I know most people do find it challenging to stay motivated during winter (that include me), and it is for a simple fact that the days are getting colder and shorter, and the nights are getting longer and darker. It is an additional challenge for students who need to prepare for their exams in winter.
So, how can you study effectively during winter? How can you beat these "winter blues"? Stay tune and find out the answers in the next issue!
(P/S: Do you know that Natalia Imbruglia actually suffered from SAD during a longer stay in London? Yes, she did.)
(Adiemus Seah, Counsellor
Learning Connection)
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