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This is the fourth part of my project "The Robots' Guide to Winter Depression" - an illustrated guide on how to get through the dark winter months and handle seasonal affective disorder. If you happen to speak Swedish, you'll find the original, more in-depth, guide on my instagram: www.instagram.com/joensoderhol…

Tip number 4 - Regular exercise
I know, I know, you've heard about the importance of exercise a thousand times already. But apart from all the other benefits with regular exercise, it really does help to decrease depressive symtoms and improve our mood. However, depression can leave you feeling low on energy, which might make you feel like you just don't have the energy to exercise.

This is a rather vicious circle that can be difficult to escape. Be gentle with yourself if you struggle with this. Remember that exercise doesn't have to mean that you spend hours in the gym or run a marathon (but if that's your thing, go for it!). Exercise can also be to take a walk with a friend, to dance to your favorite music or to go hiking in nature. Try to find something that you actually enjoy. If you have to force yourself to do it, you'll struggle to find the motivation to do it at all.

Do leave a comment if there's any kind of exercise you want to recommend! As for me, I do ludosport (lightsaber fencing). Fun and great exercise! I definitely recommend it if you happen to have a ludosport academy nearby.

The previous post in this guide:
www.deviantart.com/joenso/art/…

Description
This is the fourth part of my project "The Robots' Guide to Winter Depression" - an illustrated guide on how to get through the dark winter months and handle seasonal affective disorder. If you happen to speak Swedish, you'll find the original, more in-depth, guide on my instagram: www.instagram.com/joensoderhol…

Tip number 4 - Regular exercise
I know, I know, you've heard about the importance of exercise a thousand times already. But apart from all the other benefits with regular exercise, it really does help to decrease depressive symtoms and improve our mood. However, depression can leave you feeling low on energy, which might make you feel like you just don't have the energy to exercise.

This is a rather vicious circle that can be difficult to escape. Be gentle with yourself if you struggle with this. Remember that exercise doesn't have to mean that you spend hours in the gym or run a marathon (but if that's your thing, go for it!). Exercise can also be to take a walk with a friend, to dance to your favorite music or to go hiking in nature. Try to find something that you actually enjoy. If you have to force yourself to do it, you'll struggle to find the motivation to do it at all.

Do leave a comment if there's any kind of exercise you want to recommend! As for me, I do ludosport (lightsaber fencing). Fun and great exercise! I definitely recommend it if you happen to have a ludosport academy nearby.

The previous post in this guide:
www.deviantart.com/joenso/art/…