With the sparkle and shine of the holiday season passed and two more months of winter to go, your mental health and general well-being can take a hit.

When stepping out into the evening air this time year, the winter wind lashes your uncovered face. And, although it’s barely 5:00 p.m., somehow the sky is already dark as midnight. Given the environmental surroundings, you may start thinking bears in hibernation have the right idea. Hello, January blues.

Yes, the weather outside is frightful, and the lack of daylight is anything but delightful, and so our moods teeter. With less exposure to sunshine our circadian rhythms can get disrupted, and our brains produce less serotonin and melatonin—the hormones that, respectively, regulate emotions and sleep. These seasonal shifts can lead to lethargy, changes in appetite and lower mood.

To help fight off the January blues, make wellness your shield of choice. Below, we’ve rounded up five tips from our WE Well-being playbook (stay tuned for news on a release date, here) to see you through the shadowy winter season and on to the return of spring sunshine. Remember, self-care is more than just a facemask. WE Well-being resources were created to help people learn the importance of tending to their emotional, social, physical and mental health. Created in collaboration with leading mental health professionals, WE Well-being empowers you to join the conversation around mental health.

Start 2020 off right and make well-being a priority, starting by kicking away the January blues!

* Seasonal Affective Disorder is a more extreme form of the “January blues,” with symptoms akin to major depression. If you experience prolonged feelings of sadness that affect your relationships and daily activities, contact your doctor.

Brave winter’s chill for the sake of vitamin D! Try walking to the next bus stop or strolling around the block on your lunch break to catch some rays and get the serotonin flowing. Poor concentration can be a symptom of SAD, and spending time outside can improve focus and creativity.

Happy inside, happy outside. It can be easy to reach for comfort food when you’re feeling low, but eating a balanced diet will do far more good for both your mental and physical health. Walnuts, salmon and sardines are all high in Omega-3 fatty acids, which may improve symptoms of depression.

Creating a better world can do wonders for your mental health. Giving back to your local or global community can reduce stress, help you feel socially connected and even help you discover a new passion. You may even experience a “helper’s high”! First coined by author Allan Luks, the term refers to feelings of inner warmth and calmness caused by the release of endorphins in the brain. Not sure where to start? Begin small: collect canned goods for a local food bank, hold a bake sale to benefit your charity of choice or, if spring travels are in your future, why not turn your vacation into a life-changing memory by joining a ME to WE Trip.

“Exercise gives you endorphins. Endorphins make you happy!” Elle Woods’ iconic quote gives us a reason to hit the gym beyond sticking to arbitrary New Year’s resolutions. According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, physical activity can reduce the risk of depression and improve cognition and memory.

Studies show that tapping in to your creative side can help calm anxiety, improve concentration and even boost your immune system! Whether it’s getting back into an old pastime like painting or knitting, or picking up a new hobby like baking or pottery, spend some time creating something. You’ll feel a sense of accomplishment when your project is complete, which will also come with a boost of confidence. Tip: create something you can share, like cards, and send them to hospitals or friends overseas, like these educators did.

Are you experiencing a mental health crisis? Go to the nearest hospital or call 911.