You always hear that summer is the season of self-love. It's sunny, beautiful out -- the wind in your hair, sand in your shoes, tanning right on the beach. Give yourself a cool, new haircut that gets the heat and weight off your shoulders and making a new you for fun in the sun.

But, we all know what SAD is. Otherwise known as season affective disorder, SAD is when the season, usually winter, changes your mood. "Seasonal depression", as some would call it, hits you right around the time it starts to get cold because we all know we feel happier when we're getting that Vitamin D from the Sun. It's proven that warm and sunny weather picks up our moods.

I am not one for people self-diagnosing their issues. Don't go running around telling people you have SAD or season depression, that's something you should talk to your doctor or therapist about. But, we all know when we are sad and we all know what is happening to us and why to a degree. So, when you're feeling down on a cold winter day -- bundle up and love yourself a little harder this season.

If you're looking to treat yourself, here are some ideas:

1. A Hot cup of cocoa while you lay on the couch watching your favorite movie.

2. Buy yourself a different pair of fuzzy socks for every day of the week.

3. Take a day off from classes or work and just cuddle up with a blanket and your pet. Spending time with your fur babies is definitely a pick me up.

4. Book yourself some time in a sauna. Sweat out all your sad thoughts!

5. Have a me day -- treat yourself to some of your favorite foods and see a movie by yourself. Don't have to share the popcorn!

6. Roast some marshmallows on your fireplace. And if you don't have a fireplace -- your stove works too!