Ever feel like your vibe just drops when the clocks change and the sun disappears at 4PM? You’re not alone. Seasonal mood shifts are a thing, and according to counsellor Georgia Alker, it’s not just in your head — it’s in your hormones.

Less sunlight = less serotonin (the happy juice) and more melatonin (the sleepy stuff), which can leave you feeling down in the dumps.

But don’t worry, there are ways to fight the seasonal slump. Think: balanced meals, fresh air, and moving your body- even if your soul is begging for a duvet day. This article gets into why your brain might be acting like its on airplane mode and how to gently reboot it.