Skip The Small Talk with Ellie Middleton my SAD survival kit 🌨️ | Skip The Small Talk with Ellie Middleton
Oct 6, 2024
This week's discussion covers a personal SAD Survival Kit for thriving in winter. Tips include belting out tunes in the car to boost spirits, embracing the outdoors whenever possible, and indulging in sweet treats for comfort. The importance of community shines through as the speaker highlights connecting with others and avoiding endless scrolling. Quick beauty hacks also make an appearance, ensuring you feel your best even in gloomy months. It's all about uplifting your mood and navigating the winter blues with creativity and self-care!
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When Burnout Hormones And SAD Collide
- Ellie shares a recent week where burnout, changing seasons, and stopping the pill combined to trigger overwhelming low mood.
- She describes missed autumn, crying on socials, feeling close to a mental health crisis and low energy recording the episode.
Basic Self-Care Pulls You Back From The Edge
- Simple 'mum advice' actions like sleep, warmth, sunlight and food don't fix root causes but pull you back from crisis intensity.
- Ellie explains these basic steps reduce the all-consuming feeling and give enough space to cope with bigger issues.
Use Face Tan Mist For An Instant Glow
- Use an inexpensive fake tan face mist to add a healthy glow and improve how you feel about your appearance.
- Ellie sprays a cheap mist before bed, washes it off in the morning, and avoids full-body tanning admin.