The aim of this therapy is to re-synchronize your sleep pattern. It essentially compensates for the lack of exposure to sunlight during winter that may be contributing to major depressive disorders, especially those with seasonal patterns. Another effective option is cognitive behavioral therapy or dialectical behavioral therapy which aims to shift our negative beliefs and ways of thinking. Of course, there are also medical solutions and medicinal solutions. Sometimes we need a bit of extra help, there's no shame in that. But sometimes a change in environment is the best solution. Simply going outside can help boost your mood. If you have the opportunity to go somewhere warmer and somewhere brighter, even just for a weekend, go to the beach