Has winter got you down?
🌧️ When the Seasons Change… So Can Your Mood
As the days grow shorter and the light fades, many people start to notice their energy dip. You might feel more tired, less motivated, or even a little disconnected from yourself.
If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone. This time of year can bring on something called Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) — a form of depression that appears during the darker months when we’re exposed to less natural sunlight.
🌤️ What’s Actually Happening
When sunlight decreases, your body starts to produce more melatonin (the hormone that makes you sleepy) and less serotonin (the one that keeps your mood stable and upbeat).
That change can throw off your natural body clock, leaving you feeling:
Low or irritable
Constantly tired
Craving sugar or carbs
Unmotivated or withdrawn
It’s not your imagination — your brain and hormones are reacting to the season.
💛 Gentle Ways to Support Yourself
You don’t have to simply “push through.” Small, consistent changes can help your body and mind adjust more easily:
🌞 Get outside early – Even on cloudy days, morning light helps regulate your sleep–wake cycle and lifts your mood.
🏃♀️ Move your body – Gentle movement like walking, yoga, or stretching boosts serotonin and eases tension.
🧘♀️ Try relaxation or hypnosis – Hypnotherapy helps calm the nervous system, balance emotions, and retrain the mind to feel lighter and more positive through the winter months.
🌿 Nourish yourself – Eat warm, grounding foods rich in protein and whole grains to steady your energy.
💡 Light therapy – A daylight lamp can mimic sunlight and help regulate your mood.
🌙 How Hypnotherapy Can Help
Hypnotherapy works by quieting the overactive parts of the mind and strengthening your body’s natural relaxation response.
Many of my clients notice:
✨ More motivation and focus
✨ Deeper, more restful sleep
✨ A lift in energy and outlook
✨ Emotional calm and resilience
It’s about helping your mind and body find balance again — even when the world outside feels heavy and grey.
🌼 If You’re Feeling the Pull of SAD…
Feel free to reach out for some support.
