These people may be prone to Seasonal Affective Disturbance or SAD for short.

We all know that sunshine and daylight affects our mood and general well-being.

During the longer nights and shorter days of winter, this group of people do not get enough sunlight to stimulate the brain chemicals that boost our mood.

This lack of chemistry causes a change in our emotions and also my have an impact on our sleep rhythms.

In some Northern Hemisphere countries with nearly 24 hours of night, some people may become depressed and need medical intervention. But in Australia we are more fortunate, and even in midwinter we can still see some daylight.

So, what should we do to help our mood during winter time?

Make sure you wrap up warm, but always spend some time outside even if the day is overcast.

The sun is still shinning behind the clouds and the some of the sun’s rays will reach you. Glass in windows will block some of the good sunlight so it is necessary to get outside.

Remember to limit your sun exposure as the days get longer and the sun becomes stronger.

A bonus is that not just your mood will lift but you will also be making the sunshine  vitamin, vitamin D!