Why do you think sunny, spring days enhance people’s happiness? Do sunny days put a smile on your face? Why do you think that is?
There are scientific studies that shows the sun is a natural antidepressant. It helps to increase the levels of serotonin created in the brain. Serotonin is basically one of the main chemicals the body produces that effects mood. In fact, studies have found that in winter and fall months, when there is less sunlight throughout the day, depression rates increase. the call it seasonal affective disorder (SAD).
However, an increase in temperature shows the opposite affect. When temperatures are higher, more risky-behavior and aggression is reported. That I can totally understand. I hate being hot and can be very irritable when I'm overly hot. Which is probably why more people tend to do crazy things and say it is in the spirit of "fun" in the summer.
For me, I have lived in Southern California my entire life. We average 280 sunny days a year. For me, sunny days are the norm. However, I do like sunny days in spring or fall the best. You can have the sunshine, perfect temperature, and the sights of all the different colors plants turn. For me, sunny days don't always put a smile on my face, but I do enjoy them if the temperature is right too. Something about sitting outside on a sunny day, feeling the warm of the sun, and feeling a light breeze is my favorite kind of day. An occasional rainy day is fine too, but I'll take a sunny spring day over a rainy one most times.
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