Autumn Wellness
Vocabulary
gloomy
to be moody\to have a bad mood
to lift\boost mood
wellness - wellbeing
sickness\illness\disease take sick leave
become sick\catch a flu\catch a cold
to have a runny nose\stuffy nose
to have a vitamin A deficiency\ to be deficient in
vitamin
Associations
You might feel blue for some time
What comes to mind when you think of autumn? Gloomy rainy weather, puddles and mud, or golden,
crunchy leaves, Indian summer and pumpkin pies? No matter what the answer is, there are still days
when you feel moody and sad, and the view outside doesn't help to lift the mood.
The reason behind the bad mood might be vitamin deficiencies. A new study by the University of
Georgia linked low vitamin D levels with a greater risk of seasonal affective disorder, also known as
seasonal depression. Moreover, the decrease in sunlight causes the level of serotonin to drop, and
that leads to you feeling more tired, sad, or anxious.
The best choice is to still go outside despite the fatigue and get as much sunlight as you can. Look
around—there might be a few funny dogs in their colorful coats or grandmas doing Nordic walking
in the park. All this can help you boost your mood. Don't forget to treat yourself: bake something or
get a freshly baked good from a bakery; get yourself a cup of tea or hot chocolate; spend some time
with your loved ones.
Tips to feel better
It’s seasonal… It’ll pass
Watch the video 6 Signs You Have Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) and answer the following
questions:
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What hormone can cause the feeling of weakness and sleepiness?
What should you do when you have cravings?
What other behaviors are caused by SAD?
What are your biggest challenges?
Topics for discussion
Tips for surviving autumn
The best autumn treat and a recipe
Autumn is a necessary part of the nature’s cycles
Did people pay more attention to the seasons in the past?
growing crops making pickles
Many poets and artists were greatly inspired by
autumn. I can’t really see what they saw in it. It’s
gloomy, rainy, and it makes you wanna die