Here in New York, we're enjoying some warmer weather and--more importantly--sunlight!! I'm getting restless and eagerly anticipating hikes in the Shawangunk Mountains, CSA bounty, and barbecues on the deck.
In the past couple of weeks, I've been getting similar reports from my Northeast clients. As Spring inches closer, we all seem to have more energy and a desire to get out and do more.
I remember having a conversation with my doctor some time ago about Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). I told her that I thought I might have SAD because every Fall I start feeling homey and nesting. By Winter, when the light is minimal, I lose my energy, have a hard time getting motivated, and want to sleep more. Then, when the weather starts turning in March, I'm like a whole new person--re-energized and, well, just plain 'ol happy!
She told me that adults with ADD are super sensitive to the seasons and while she didn't think I warranted a SAD diagnosis, she wasn't surprised by what I was telling her. Most of her ADD patients had the same experience. So right about now, many of us are enjoying the longer days and increasingly warm weather.
And the news gets even better for those of us in Daylight Savings Time areas...we turn the clocks ahead THIS WEEKEND! We've been given a gift of extended DST this year, meaning that we'll soon be enjoying even more sunlight that lasts longer into the evening.
For that, I will gladly trade an hour of sleep on Sunday morning.
Oh, who am I kidding? I'll just sleep an extra hour later! Life is good.
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