Fall has officially started and this comes with a lot of stormy weather. It’s the time of the year where we tend to stay inside more and are working towards the end of the year. For some, a period where they get a lot of work done. For others, a period that doesn’t feel as productive. We’re here to tell you more about seasonal depression and how to prevent it by taking yourself and/or friends on some fun fall dates. We hope this will help you romanticize the season a little more and live a balanced life.
Seasonal depression entails having a cluster of symptoms such as sadness, low energy, change in appetite and sleep as well as having trouble concentrating. These symptoms are usually bound by the change in seasons which makes it different from depression as we know it. It usually starts around autumn, lasts through winter and improves when spring comes around again.
Basic things that can be done to improve seasonal depression is adding some vitamin D to your diet, taking walks and exercising. Also, getting social, but mostly sticking to those plans (yes, we see you) can help a lot. And with that in mind. Here are 6 date ideas (to do alone or with friends) that we think will boost your mood.
Bento Cake Decorating Workshop
Decorate your own mini cake with CEMS in Beverwijk. Both delicious and fun at the same time.
Location: Beverwijk
Duration: ±3 hours
Budget: €60 euros pp
Baking at home
Bake your fall favorites such as cinnamon rolls, muffins or cookies. In need of some good recipes? Check out our latest post with some of our faves.
Location: At home
Duration: ±1 hour
Budget: Up to you
Spooky Pizza Night
Bake your own pizza, Halloween style. Shape your dough into a ghost or pumpkin and start decorating. Put on a scary movie and enjoy!
Location: At home
Duration: ±1 hour
Budget: Up to you
DIY painting
Paint your own mugs, candles or something else of your choosing. Bring out some snacks or a big cup of tea while you're at it and get creative.
Location: At home
Duration: ±3 hours
Budget: €15-€50 euros
Taking a walk
Even though the weather may sometimes not seem all that alluring… Taking a walk on a cold but sunny day might help with that. You can go alone or with one of your friends, yap away and reward yourself with a matcha after.
Location: Anywhere you like
Duration: ±2 hours
Budget: Up to you
Visiting a pumpkin patch
Nothing says ‘fall’ like pumpkins. Visit a pumpkin farm in Ede. Nice for decorating or cooking, or just for fun of course.
Location: Ederveen
Duration: ±2 hour
Budget: Free entrance
