Image credit: The Sunshine Protection Act (Nationwide)īecause it will be complicated for Florida to be the only state in the eastern U.S. that doesn’t set it’s clocks back, Senator Marco Rubio put in a second request to Congress seeking congressional approval for a nationwide law to keep Daylight Saving permanent and do away with switching our clocks twice a year. If Florida were to get approved on it's own, many other states will follow which will make the time zones crazy during the half of the year when some states are still setting their clocks back. Let’s make Daylight Saving Time our only time and keep the extra hour of sunshine in the evenings permanently.To cope with more run-of-the-mill winter blues, the American Psychological Association offers the following tips: It makes more sense for the whole country to unite on this issue and move forward by doing away with this antiquated law that makes us change our clocks twice a year.Experience as much daylight as possible.The lack of exposure to the sun is a major catalyst for SAD, so getting out during the day as much as you can may help lessen symptoms. Go for walks throughout the day when possible.
Even sitting by a window that lets in natural light can help.
Avoid staying cooped up in your house all winter. Spend time with family and friends, volunteer, or join a new activity or sport. Research shows that physical activity can help alleviate symptoms of SAD so make sure to fit some exercise into your daily routine.
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