Welcoming changes in weather looks different for everyone. While some may welcome the temperature drops, coloured leaves, and earlier sunsets with open arms, others may feel more closed off to these changes. Above all, the transition into colder seasons can serve as an important reminder to check-in with your emotional wellbeing, and how you respond to seasonal changes.
The “winter blues” describes a temporary decrease in mood and energy when the seasons begin to change. Shorter days and less sunlight exposure during the fall and winter months can leave many feeling less motivated, more irritable, mildly sluggish, less inclined to socialize with others, and more “down” overall. These feelings typically begin to dissipate as daylight hours increase, and the weather warms in spring.