- Lower blood pressure.
In spring, many people experience a drop in blood pressure, which directly affects well-being and productivity. The main cause of this phenomenon is the expansion of blood vessels in response to rising temperatures. Additionally, changes in hormonal levels also contribute to blood pressure instability. In spring, the level of serotonin, which is responsible for good mood, increases, but at the same time, the level of melatonin, which regulates biorhythms, decreases. As a result, many people feel that they cannot concentrate during the day, even if they have had a good night’s sleep. In addition, fluctuations in atmospheric pressure and changes in weather from sunny to rainy make it even more difficult for the body to adapt to the change of season. This often leads to symptoms of low blood pressure, slowing down cognitive and physical reactions. This condition is especially common among people prone to hypotension. If you know your body is sensitive to such changes, try to stay active, spend more time outdoors and ensure you get quality sleep.
- Spring emotional changes.
In general, when spring arrives, everything blooms and the days get longer, people mostly feel happiness and positive emotions. However, along with these positive changes, many people notice emotional instability: moods can fluctuate from exhilaration to apathy, irritability, anxiety or even mild depression. This emotional instability has a direct impact on concentration and productivity, making it difficult to perform routine tasks. The main cause of these changes is the hormonal adjustment of the body, which leads people to experience emotional fluctuations: in the morning, there’s energy, but closer to midday- fatigue and irritability set in. Another important factor that can trigger such a state is the overload of the nervous system due to changes in biorhythms. Longer daylight hours cause the brain to work harder and the lack of rest accumulates, leading to cognitive exhaustion. As a result, it becomes harder to focus on details, you become distracted and you won’t be able to be productive throughout the day. To minimize the impact of spring emotional changes on productivity, it’s important to give yourself time to adapt to the new season.
- Vitamin deficiency.
In spring, people often experience seasonal vitamin deficiency, known as spring avitaminosis, when the body lacks essential vitamins and minerals, negatively affecting concentration. The main cause of this condition is that after the winter months, when fresh fruits and vegetables are rarely consumed, the body’s vitamin reserves become significantly depleted. As a result, you may feel that you don’t have enough energy for mental work. To improve your condition during this period, it is important to include in your diet more dishes made from fresh vegetables and fruits, which contain the necessary elements to restore energy and improve your well-being. Also, if possible, go for walks in the park to compensate for the lack of vitamin D, which is very important for normalizing concentration.
- Sedentary lifestyle during winter months.
During the winter months, many people lead a less active lifestyle: time spent outdoors decreases, physical activity is reduced, and long evenings are often spent sitting—whether in front of a computer or a TV. This sedentary lifestyle gradually slows down metabolism and reduces muscle tone. Therefore, when the season changes, a person may feel that it is difficult to collect their thoughts, respond quickly to tasks or maintain a high level of performance throughout the day. To avoid these effects and restore productivity, it is important to gradually increase physical activity as spring arrives. Regular walks, light workouts, yoga or even warm-ups in the morning will help to boost blood circulation, improve concentration and restore vigor.
- Lack of time for rest.
With the arrival of spring, daylight hours become longer, the weather improves and the number of tasks and social activities increases significantly. Many people feel they have less time for rest because, after a cozy winter routine, they try to do everything at once—work more productively, go for more walks, exercise, meet friends and spend time in nature. This rhythm of life leads to the brain receiving more stimuli to be active and as a result, you may have difficulty falling asleep and have shallow sleep. In this state, the body does not have time to fully recover, even if you sleep enough hours. Therefore, during this period, try to set aside time for sufficient rest, walks in the fresh air in silence, so that the body can adapt to the new season without compromising health and performance. Also, in case of insufficient rest, consider taking medications such as Artvigil and Modalert to improve concentration and productivity.
