11/02/2026
🍂 The clocks fell back yesterday, and if you're already feeling it, you're not imagining things.
In the coming weeks, many of us will drive to work and come home in the dark. That loss of daylight is real, and it affects more than our mood.
Feeling a little glum or sluggish? Make daylight a priority. Even 15 minutes helps: a lap around the parking lot at lunch, coffee on a sunny bench, schoolwork at the park instead of the kitchen table. Morning light is especially powerful for resetting your body clock.
Feeling like it's hitting harder than that? For some people, the changing seasons bring more than the winter blahs. Depression with a seasonal pattern, often referred to as Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), is a real and common concern.
Watch for:
- Struggling to get out of bed most days
- Losing interest in things you usually enjoy
- Pulling away from friends and family
- Big changes in sleep or appetite
If any of that sounds familiar, reach out to a healthcare provider or therapist. SAD is very treatable, and you don't have to white-knuckle your way through winter.
I offer free 15-minute consultations, in person in Downtown Jackson or online anywhere in Tennessee. Link in the comments. 👇
Do you notice a difference when the clocks change? What are your go-to tips to handle the changes this time of year?
