We ask the people of Liverpool: How do you beat the winter blues?

Photography, winter light shows, dog walking and getting up extra early are some of the blues-busting tactics the city’s residents adopt.
Watch more of our videos on Shots! 
and live on Freeview channel 276
Visit Shots! now

Around 40% of adults in the UK say they feel more anxious and depressed in the darker winter nights, but what do you do to beat the winter blues?

With a lack of sunlight thought to be one of the main causes of a drop in mood during winter, what tips would you give to others for staying positive over the coming months?

Watch the video above to see some of the activities and tactics Liverpool residents adopt to get through the winter.

Related topics:

Comment Guidelines

National World encourages reader discussion on our stories. User feedback, insights and back-and-forth exchanges add a rich layer of context to reporting. Please review our Community Guidelines before commenting.