So much gray lately — where are you Mr. Sunshine?!

Here are five healthy and happy tips on how to get out of a mid-winter, gray-day slump, and how to find the silver lining in just about everything.

• Go outside — No matter what, the fresh air will help. The silver lining is fresh air helps boost our immune system.
• Add color to your life — Throw on a fun pair of socks or a colorful accent because a little bit of color can go a long way. The silver lining is you will most likely make someone else smile too.
• Offer up some help — By helping others, we brighten everyone’s day. The silver lining is a win-win.
• Eat a piece of fruit — Get a natural sugar rush. The silver lining is health-boosting antioxidants, plus a snack. Who doesn’t love a snack?
• Do a burpee — Simply moving your body releases endorphins that will boost your mood. The silver lining is there’s no need to tell you.

Deep thought for the day: When something good happens make note of it. If you consciously notice, emphasize and amplify the positive, you will shift your entire perspective.

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This can really help on our darker days — both mentally and physically. This doesn’t mean ignoring or pushing away the dark; it just means opening up to the light.

Sunny days are always ahead. Be kind. Do your burpees. Try to find the silver lining — it may be in the last place you look — then pay it forward.

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Sarah Coleman is a wellness and recovery coach at Foundry Steamboat, a personal trainer and fitness coach at Steamboat Fit, a CrossFitter, a food connoisseur, meal prep chef and an outdoor enthusiast everywhere.