Simple lifestyle changes that can boost your mood at gloomiest time of the year

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It’s easy to feel gloomy at this time of year – the shorter days and grey weather are well known to have an impact on mood and energy levels.

And with Covid still a threat, and further lockdown restrictions likely, this autumn may be tougher than most. While we don’t know for sure what triggers seasonal affective disorder (SAD), it’s thought that reduced exposure to sunlight and a disrupted body clock are possible causes.

Here, our experts explain how simple lifestyle changes can make a big difference… Rethink your thoughts  Reframing how you think about autumn can help. “If you have a thought such as, ‘I hate it when the nights draw in and it gets very dark’, this can lead to feelings of dread,” says Honey Langcaster-James, behavioural