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How to Beat the Winter Blues

Kristen Uppercue
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This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at WVU chapter.

Winter can be dreary and leads to us being bundled up in bed all day (not that this is a bad thing).  Many people start to feel down during this time of year.  It might have something to do with the cold, or the lack of sunlight.  No matter what is bringing you down, here are a few simple things to lift your spirits.

 

1. Call up your BFFs

They know exactly what you need.

2. Go for a walk

Bundle up first!

3. Get cozy under blankets and dive into a new book

If you do not want to bear the cold, forget about your problems by entering a new world.

4. Listen to upbeat music

Dance around and have a good time.

5. Smile more

You’ll make it through the season and to better days.

Kristen completed her undergraduate degree in journalism at West Virginia University in May 2019. She is currently pursuing her master's degree in the Integrated Marketing Communications program at WVU. During undergrad, she was the managing editor of Her Campus at WVU and editor-in-chief of Mirage Magazine in the 2018-2019 year. Kristen is currently the student editor at 100 Days in Appalachia and a freelance writer for West Virginia-based publications. Previously, she has served as the communications and marketing intern for the WVU Eberly College of Arts and Sciences, a writing and editing intern for New South Media and a photographer for the Daily Athenaeum. She is an avid fan of alt-rock, photography and advocating for women's equality and the prevalence of solutions journalism. Kristen hopes to one day report on internet culture and technology. 
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I am originally from Westchester, New York. I came to WVU for my undergrad in Strategic Communications with an emphasis on Public Relations and a minor in Sports Communication. My involvment on campus includes blogging for Her Campus, a sister of Alpha Phi, the assistant director of the media team on the Mountaineer Maniacs executive board and lastly, an athletic communications intern with the WVU Athletic Communications office. I will be graduating in May of 2017 and I am looking forward to getting started with my future career in Journalism and Public Relations!