I’ve struggled with Seasonal Affective Disorder for years - from times not knowing why...to times being totally caught off guard that I’m wearing the same sweats...again...and the first half of the next year is crap. My last few years have been MUCH better from my protocol below - but it’s always there kinda waiting if you take your foot off the gas. This year you can help someone stay out in front of being 'S.A.D.' and keeping your hormones in balance: Physical: -Early morning sunshine! This brings in a whole lot of factors, so it goes first for me, but when you can’t…. -Get a Veralux Happy Light now - 100% recommend to do this.....the goal is to be thriving, so stack the deck. -Morning & Daytime workouts are good...might want to avoid super early or late sessions if possible [to keep sleep/recovery/hormones balanced] -Holidays not only make busy days with obligations [a stressor], but it allows people to talk themselves out of doing the good things for yourself...and the self-hate cycle flourishes here. -Extra sleep AT NIGHT is good. 7 daytime naps are not. -Eat low/lower carb if you can...helps the sleep which will help you get early am sunshine which will help you workout after, etc, etc]. -Having supplements that can assist to balance hormones/hormonal response is very beneficial. I recommend Rebalance 'Anxiety' system & the new Melatonin Free 'Dream' sleep support system. Mental: -Honor your biological clock & circadian rhythms - [and why sleep + early am sun is so important] -Book at trip, any trip really, now. Having something fun to look forward to is a great motivator...PLUS - No Amount of $ in savings in worth your mental health. -If you can - go somewhere warm or sunny & be active outdoors [yes, the judges are also going to allow snowboarding trips, but you’ve got to get #firstchair] Emotional: -In person human contact. Even if it’s just to Netflix & chill. Wait - especially if it’s to Netflix & chill. Texting all day isn’t it.

Thought it’d be fun to kick off an intro thread so we can all get to know each other better. I’m Kennedy, the marketing coordinator and social media guru here at Rebalance – been part of the team for two amazing years! When I'm off the clock, you’ll catch me running, hanging with my dog (and working on convincing my fiancé we need another puppy), eating all the good food Vegas has to offer, and planning my wedding for March! Excited to meet everyone – let’s hear about you!!!

How’s everyone handling the time shift? Personally, I loved that extra hour! I even got to bed earlier last night since my body’s still on the old schedule. My Oura ring gave me a solid 94 sleep score—so I’m calling that a win! 🙌💤

We threw down a Halloween costume showdown at the office! So, what are you dressing up as?

Hi everyone! Daylight Saving Time is this Sunday, and our bodies might need a little extra support to adjust. Here are a few tips I'm using to ease the transition: - Gradual Shift: Start adjusting your sleep schedule by 15-20 minutes each day leading up to Sunday. - Light Exposure: Get plenty of sunlight during the day, especially in the morning. - Consistent Routine: Stick to your regular sleep-wake routine as much as possible, even on weekends. - Limit Screen Time: Avoid screens for at least an hour before bed. - Support Your Sleep: I'll also be taking 2 DREAM lozenges about 30 minutes before bed to help promote restful sleep and keep my circadian rhythm on track. Adjusting the time by one hour may not seem like too drastic a change, but I really feel the worst of it every year. What are your go-to tips for handling the time change? Please share them below! #DaylightSavingTime #CircadianRhythm #SleepTips #RebalanceHealth https://www.sleepfoundation.org/circadian-rhythm/daylight-saving-time