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3 Great Ways to Get More Sun in Toronto

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Unless you’re living near the equator or in the southern hemisphere, it can be challenging to get the sun you need during the winter, as well as the essential vitamin D that comes along with it. Here in Toronto, the problem gets worse as you get closer to the city’s centre, where most of the time you spend outdoors offers limited exposure to the open sky.

If you’re feeling like you’re perpetually living in the shadow of skyscrapers, it might be time to consider some new ways to bring more sun into your life. Here are some tips to help you get started.

Take Long Walks

The easiest way to gain more personal exposure to sunlight is to simply get yourself outside and stay there for a long period of time. If you hang around your home or use your backyard while the weather is still chilly, it becomes all too easy to succumb to the temptation to return to your cozy yet dark living room. Instead, ensure that you stay outside for a longer time by taking a vigorous walk around the city.

Along with the benefit of extra sunlight, the act of walking will provide you with excellent low-impact cardiovascular exercise that will promote better health and help you to feel better. If you experience trouble staying interested in your daily walking routine, try planning our new routes to parts of the city that you haven’t visited in the past. You can also listen to your favourite music, audiobook or podcast to stay entertained.

Add New Windows to Your Home

You can gain additional exposure to sunlight without having to leave the comfort of your own home if you are a property owner. As opposed to other major renovations that you can do on your home, adding new windows and enlarging the area that your home offers for window installations are comparatively inexpensive.

The best way to get started on installing new windows in your home is to contact a professional window and doors manufacturer to gain some Toronto windows tips that will work for your home. As a bonus, you can also upgrade to an energy-efficient option to help lower your power bill and help to create a better environment.

Adjust to Your Work Schedule

One of the reasons why people tend to experience less sunlight during the winter is because they are stuck indoors at work at day. If this is the most significant factor in preventing you from enjoying more exposure to sunlight, there are a few strategies you can use to compensate:

  • Eat Your Lunch Outside
  • Take a Longer route While Commuting
  • Move Your Desk Near a Window
  • Adjust Your Working Hours

While you might not have control over every one of these options, it is likely that you’ll be able to adjust one of two of them, and that may be all you need to be able to bring more sunlight into your life during the winter and early spring before the days get longer. Even a small adjustment can prevent seasonal affective disorder and allow you to feel happier through the winter season.

If you’re looking for new ways to get more sunlight, start by discussing your window upgrade options with a company specializing in custom window installation services.

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