When it's raining

by Brandon Moore

During everyday life there are many decisions made, some conscious and
some not. Such as, what to do, where to go, answer the phone or let it
ring. These questions are simple and minuet in the scheme of things,
but when it comes down to it these questions play a bigger role on
your day than you think.

In the hustle and bustle of the everyday life it's hard to stop and
realize the amount of strain your body goes through. Especially this
day in age with the technology boom, people are on the go 24/7. They
eat badly, they don't exercise, it seems there is no time "me time".

Though it's not recognized one of the biggest role players in your
everyday life is something you have absolutely no control over, the
weather.

The weather is such a huge part of our lives but it's hard to realize
it because we don't control it with a remote, phone, or anything else.
We wake up and deal with what the Earth has given us that day, rather
it's rain, snow, or sunshine.

The reason the weather is such a big deal and can put a strain on us
is because it affects people's moods. Your mood has everything to do
with your daily "rituals." The weather controls how you think; feel,
and act and it may be unannounced to you.

Studies have shown that when it is cloudy or raining people are more
likely to be depressed and lazy on those days' viruses when it is
sunny outside.

Kylor Cone, who works at the Maryville Missouri Community Center said,
"When it's raining or drizzling outside, it's hard for me to get
motivated to go work out. Which is something that I do everyday, it's
built into me, like waking up."

This shows why it is harder for people to wake up on rainy mornings,
or why you want to nap on those cloudy afternoons. Your body goes into
somewhat of a shut down mode when the weather isn't cooperating.

When the weather isn't on, it's "A game." Chances are you're not either.