Feeling down and out this winter?

United Kingdom of Great Britain & N. Ireland -- Free-Press-Release.com-- Feb 4, 2010 -- Call it what you will - wintertime depression or the winter blues - this feeling of being down can happen to anyone. There's no need for those winter worries though. Combating the winter blues is all about a change of routine or altering a few habits. This applies equally to singles and couples, helping individuals and partners to keep active and happy, and even ensuring that the spark stays in any special relationship.
The team at eHarmony.co.uk, with the assistance of relationship scientist Dr Gian Gonzaga, has compiled a list of the top ten ways to keep the flame alive this winter. Whether you're single or in a relationship, or even looking for unbeatable ideas to make a great impression on a first date, try out some of these prime picks this winter.

1. Winter Walks - who needs daylight to have a great time outdoors? Winter walks are all about bundling up against the elements and enjoying the bright lights of the dark nights. City slickers are able to bask in the warm light of shop fronts and seasonal decorations, and for those fortunate enough to be in the countryside, there's the endless attraction of the stars.

2. Magic of the movies - create your own home cinema and snuggle up to watch a DVD on a slow Sunday afternoon or a rainy evening, or why not make a date of it and visit the cinema for some good old fashioned dating fun, complete with popcorn and surround sound?

3. A classy number - seek out a community course offered locally that fits your schedule(s). Ensure that it's something that's enjoyable for all involved, and get set to have a great time studying Italian or learning how to salsa. The regularity and routine of a weekly class can be enough to break the winter doldrums, and it's a fun way to sample something new.

4. Find a new hobby - and get out of the house! Though it might seem a little corny to pursue a hobby, it's undisputedly the best way to meet new people, get out of the house, and discover something different.

5. Pick the date - don't wait or hesitate, others might just be doing the same thing, and then where will you be for socialising? Good intentions and social media don't count - get out there and meet face-to-face, you'll be glad that you did!

6. Live music - can make you feel really alive! Even if your friends or colleagues don't share your taste in music, it's not like you'll stand out like a sore thumb going to a concert alone. All eyes are for the act, not the audience! Music is a great mood enhancer, and you never know, you might just meet an unexpected someone who shares your taste in music.

7. Go troppo - forget about cabin fever, get out there and bring the spring to you! Visit a greenhouse or a conservatory for a taste of the tropics, locally. Local zoos, the botany department of a nearby university, or even plant shops are a great way to enjoy that green sheen.

8. Launch into space - being confined in a cluttered or cramped environment doesn't help the winter blues at all. Don't wait for spring to undertake that cleaning or de-cluttering project, start with small ideas like turning a chair to face towards a window or removing a surplus coffee table. Take advantage of public spaces such as art galleries or cathedrals, or why not admire the architectural merits of a train station or the office building that you pass through on a daily basis. There's nothing mundane in the everyday!

9. Have a good stretch - release the tension from your muscles and remedy the physical aches and pains before tackling any mental ones. This can be as simple as starting a stretching or yoga routine for as few as 15 minutes per day, or join up for a pilates class to really notice the difference.

10. Breakfast in bed - and the rest! There's no need to visit the bed and breakfasts of the world, you can recreate the same experience chez vous. Pick out a variety of local or international newspapers and magazines, eat breakfast in bed the next morning, and voila! You've created a D.I.Y. international hotel mini-break!

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