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Kings & Queens Volume V11, No. 2

LCIF MENTAL HEALTH

“Our Come Back is MATTERS

NOW!

Kindness Matters How to Cope with Seasonal

More Than Ever!” Affective Disorder

By Lion Merle Warren

If you are struggling with Seasonal Affective Disorder,
PDG BARBARA L. MOODY, there is hope.

COORDINATOR Soak up all the light you can

 Because SAD is related to a lack of light, spend
time outside in the sunlight. Light boxes are also
useful and available on the market.

3. Build a Team. Limit Stress

4. Raise funds specifically dedicated to * Try to plan ahead for the winter by avoiding
your goal. big life changes, for example, relocating or starting a
new job. Laugh a lot, life is short.

VIRTUAL FUND-RAISING OPTIONS Stay Connected

~ Schedule a Virtual Hat Show, Tea Par * Social supports are very important parts of our
ty, Talent Show with a DJ, food and mental health system. Manage SAD by engaging people
drinks. who elevate your mood. Remember to wear a mask and
~ Virtual “Cocktails and Conversation” maintain social distance.
~ Virtual “Bingo”
Eat Well

LCIF encourages Clubs to take advantage of the * Maintain a healthy diet to feel more energetic
wide variety of Grants available to help Lions to and limit weight gain. Make sure that you are getting
improve the service impact in their communities. enough vitamin D and Omega 3 Get Vitamin D
from wild caught salmon, eggs, and get Omega 3 from
GRANT TYPES: flax seed and soy beans. Also eat plenty of
Contact lcif@lionsclubs.org for criteria and ap-
plication details vegetables and fruits to boost your happiness.

* SightFirst Stay Active
* Matching * Stay physically active to boost energy, reduce
* Diabetes lethargy and improve your mood.
* Childhood Cancer
* Hunger
* LionsQuest SAD can have a negative impact on our mental health.
* LCIF Leo Service In the words of the late Robert Nesta Marley, “Positive
* District / Club Impact
* Public Relations Vibrations”. Focus on positive things in your life.

JOIN THE CAMPAIGN AND SUPPORT THE
CAUSE!

JOIN LIONS WORLDWIDE AND MAKE THIS
AN HISTORIC INITIATIVE