Buzz·Posted on Dec 13, 201313 Simple Tips And Tricks For Beating The Winter BluesSeasonal affective disorder is snow joke! (Sorry.) Here are some ways to boost your mood and motivation even on the darkest of chilly days.by Jessica MisenerBuzzFeed StaffLinkFacebookPinterestTwitterMail 1. Go outside within two hours of waking up. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 2. Get a light box. 3. Take vitamin D supplements. 4. Eat more complex carbohydrates. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 5. Make your house brighter. 6. Stay social. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 7. Make your bed every day. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 8. Take a winter vacation. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 9. Get some exercise. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 10. Buy a Christmas tree. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 11. Keep a set sleep schedule. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 12. Limit your caffeine intake. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 13. If your symptoms are persistent, visit your primary care physician. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF