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Nathalie

Does weather affect your mood?

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Claudy = sleep Sunny = energized

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Ruben Boonzaaijer
No, and it shouldn't. Why bother about things you can't control?
Ruben Boonzaaijer
@lelekou what's your take on this?
Nathalie
@ruben_boonz Scientifically, changes in weather can influence neurotransmitter levels in the brain, particularly serotonin and dopamine, which are associated with mood regulation. Additionally, weather can also impact physical well-being, such as joint pain during cold, damp weather, which can indirectly affect mood. While weather may influence mood, we can employ various methods to self-regulate and minimize its impact as much as possible. Practice mindfulness, maintain social connections, make indoor space comfortable and inviting with warm lighting, one of you @max_avery mentioned in the comments section, prioritize self-care, etc.
Nathalie
@ruben_boonz The purpose of posting this topic is to encourage everyone to share their experiences, including coping methods.
Yami Sun
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Milli Sen
Yes. Rainy days make me feel lazy. I prefer to stay in and sleep all day.
Emily C
Definitely! When it was a heavy rain fall outside, maybe around 1.5 years back, I moved myself into various thoughts and imaginary worlds. I thought about a product or tool, which could surpass competitors and stand out as a unique one. I didn't have any idea how it could be done. But I put my ideas to my Software Architect and then with great team efforts, we launched the most intelligent security platform for web apps and APIs, which is far better than recent one. and it's completely FREE now. So it was all mood that made us to lead - from ideation to product - due to heavy rainfall. You can check it out and share your views - https://zerothreat.ai/ PH - https://www.producthunt.com/post...
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Viola Schoell
Absolutely. When the weather is good, my mood reflects it as well. Nonetheless, I make an effort to maintain a positive mood even on bad weather days.
Sandra Djajic
It really does! I cannot say it affects my productivity, because I love what I do no matter if it's rainy or sunny. But I can clearly see how my whole personality changes when the sun is out (pretty rare thing when living in Finland!), for better, of course :)
Nathalie
@sandradjajic Absolutely! Sunnier days can definitely lift spirits, even in Finland's often cloudy weather.
Luka Brzin
I don't mind if it's sunny or cloudy or even rainy (of course i prefer sunny over the other two), but the one thing i don't like is cold weather. Me and my cousin make this "joke" where we say that we love to lay in the sun and absorb the heat like two lizards.
Luka Brzin
@lelekou it sucks, especially when you go to vacation to a hot country and then you come back to the cold. Can't stand it
Aneesh Arora
Definitely. If it is rainy and cloudy for a lot of days with no sign of the Sun it gets a bit depressing. Mind you I live in the tropical zone so the Sun is usually always around.
Aneesh Arora
@lelekou Too be honest I don't feel lucky. Lots of mosquitoes and it is really hot! I want to move to someplace colder.
Ryan Zhang
Absolutely, Nathalie! Weather significantly influences my mood, with sunny days boosting my energy and grey skies often leading to a more reflective, sometimes melancholic state.
Maurizio Isendoorn
It did, until I decided not to care about bad weather anymore. The reason for that was because in the Netherlands (where I live) it turns out that it rains 10% of the time (=2.4 hours per day on average). So now I can be outside when it rains without caring😂
Marvin Mändle
It does! But I also like rainy days or weeks when my calendar is packed. Then I don't have FOMO :D
Igor Lysenko
Yes, there are times when I feel comfortable working in rain or snow.
Robyn Dwoskin
100%, I wish it weren't the case. And seasonal affective disorder is very real for many people.
Laura Dovalina
The heat makes me unpleasant lol
Philip Osei
1000%. I hate anything that isn't hot and sunny.
Giacomo Bretel-De Simone
Same as you but I noticed that if you have a healthy routine and exercise regularly, you can stay energized no matter the weather. And that's key for building a startup.
Nataliya Trotsenko
Certainly, weather influences mood, but it's all about perspective! Sunny days uplift me, perfect for outdoor adventures and to change the perspective for my projects, while gray, rainy ones offer a serene backdrop for introspection and creativity.
Nathalie
@natalie_trotsenko Exactly! Different weather brings different perspectives and opportunities for creativity and reflection.
Anil Yarimca
Same here 🙌
Boris Markarian
It absolutely does! Sometimes I feel like I'm working like a solar cell)