As the winter months approach, the days get colder, the sun sets earlier, and many of us in New England become increasingly sad and anxious. Though this seasonal downturn in mood is incredibly common and may seem inevitable, it can be improved or avoided in several ways. 1. Stay active – The mood boosting effects of exercise are well documented, and several studies have found that winter depression improves in response to it. In one such study of 135 men and women, both weig