Today is the shortest day of 2010
Posted December 21, 2010 8:39 am.
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VANCOUVER (NEWS1130) – Eight hours, 11 minutes and 33 seconds, that’s how much daylight we are getting today. But the winter solstice is an early Christmas present because the days finally start getting longer Wednesday.
But if the darkness is getting you down clinical psychologist Dr. Joti Samra says you need to make a point of going outside at some point during the day. “It can be important to take some time during the day to get out of your office, to get outside and get some direct light.”
Some people News1130 spoke with said they try to get out as soon as the sun comes up, even hitting up the beach during the cold weather. While others don’t get the holiday blues because “they’re used to it.”
Samra adds diet is also a factor if you’re suffering from Seasonal Affective Disorder. She warns that Christmas treats make it tough, but try to avoid over-indulging yourself and the same goes with alcohol.
