Weather's influence on mood
therealbrandonwilson • 24 Nov 2021 •
It was dreary all day today, and when I went outside to retrieve the trash bins I noticed it’s starting to sprinkle. Most days in AZ are sunny and bright, so I notice a definite difference when it’s dreary.
I’m not sure I could live in a place like the Pacific Northwest where it rains all the time. I would have to put a lot more effort into managing my mood if I had to overcome all the gloominess.
When people find out I live in AZ, I usually hear one of two reactions. Either yay I love it there or I could never live there. When I ask why they couldn’t live in AZ, the answer is either “too hot” or “I like the change of seasons.” I get the first one but not the second one. I’ve lived in the “the seasons” and it’s not all it’s cracked up to be, especially winter.
I take sunny and bright weather for granted, so on a day when it is dreary and rainy, I am making it a point to be thankful that I live in a great place. No snow anywhere in sight.
Comments
I’ll take DRY over HUMID any day. First of all, less chance of MOLD.
Yes, mold here is horrible, especially in bathrooms. Thankfully we live in concrete apartment-like homes, so no sneaky mold beneath floorboards/walls
Let me add on: bright and sunny but dry. 😆 I live in the sunny country but it’s so humid, sticky and moist, I’d rather the cooling gloominess of the rains!