weather and your mood

it seems that everyone has a favorite season. some like the hot summer weather, while others prefer
the crips winter air. people often enjoy the beautiful colors in the atumn trees as well as the
picturesque flowers that bloom in the spring . however, recent research has suggested that the
seasonal changes may be responsible for triggering a mood disorder known as seasonal affective
disorder .

the outdoor envoronment and particulary the weather , plays tricks with our mood . a rainy , dark day
can bring somberness to even the most enthusiastic among us . the hot days of summer make us go
through the day a little slower , and the cold , short days of winter make us feel powerless . why
the weather has suh a profound effect on our mood is something that researchers have been
trying to find ot . there is an optimal temperature for our mood , aording to the university of
mihigan researhers . it is 23 degrees C,or about room temperature .

generally speaking the researchers found that pleasant weather can improve mood , memory ,
openness to new information and creative thoughts . in order to get the benefits from warm ,
sunny weather , the researhers found that you must spend at least 30 minutes outside .
meanwhile , if you go from winter to spring , or take a trip somewhere warm during the winter ,
the beneficial effects seem to be more noticeable. when the weather outside is nice people who
are trapped indoors tend to experience worse moods . in such a case it can be truly beneficial
for those who are trapped to go outside , even for a short walk . however , when you can not
control the weather , you can control your mood .

even though the weather has the potential to impact your mood , that does not you have to let
it do so . this is beause you , and not the weather, ultimately control your mood . if you find
yourself feeling down because it is a very hot , cold or rainy day , all you have to do is recognize
that you can release these feelings and be produtive no matter what is happening outside.