Winter Health Challenges

Okay, so Barbara, how does the winter affect your overall health and well-being, thinking about energy levels, motivation, routines, mental health, etc.? I can't say that it affects my daily routine that much just because of the circumstances. I think mentally getting up in the dark is rough. And then in the evening, it starts so early that you think, you know, I lose track of time. I think, oh, it must be time for bed. And then you look at your watch and it's 7.30. Nope, not yet. So maintaining some kind of schedule is the best thing for me, not changing when I get up or when I go to bed, regardless of whether the sun is coming up or going down, just be myself, do my own thing and keep my schedule. And winter is not, as you've gathered already, is my least favorite month. And because it's so limiting, you know, it's, yes, it's beautiful to look outside and see the snow or see the ice form on the trees and so on. And it's not difficult for me now, because in general, I don't have to go. I don't have to go to work. I don't have to go to school. I don't have to drive or whatever. But I, you know, I like, I take pride in being self-sufficient and independent. And the winter months kind of reinforce the idea that you're not quite as independent as you think you'd like to be. But physically, I don't think I make any big changes. I try to keep the same schedule. I don't sleep any more or less, or, you know, I just go. Thank you very much.