As winter draws closer in some places and darker mornings become part of the daily routine, getting out of bed can feel more difficult than ever.
Psychotherapist Shazna Khanom, head of clinical mental health at healthcare company Bupa in the UK, explains that the shorter days and reduction of daylight during autumn and winter can have a significant impact on our energy levels.
“The darkness doesn’t just impact people’s mood – it can also change their energy levels and make them feel slower,” she says. “We often interpret this slowness as laziness and sluggishness, which can have a spiralling effect.”
If you find dark winter mornings particularly challenging, you are certainly not alone. Here are 10 tips from Khanom that could help make those mornings a little easier.
“When it is dark, some people put dimmed lights on, but I would recommend putting all the lights on straight away to help you wake up.”
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