"For some people, the arrival of winter is a time to be embraced - a chance to hunker down and get cosy. However, others dread the lack of natural light and plummeting temperatures, not just due to higher heating and electricity bills, but also for the detrimental affect it has on their mood. For this reason, when looking at how to prepare your home for winter, it is a good idea to familiarise yourself with some 'happy home hacks' too."
""Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) occurs when the body is unable to produce sufficient serotonin," explains interiors therapist and Feng Shui professional at InteriorsTherapy.com Suzanne Roynon. "Serotonin is the hormone associated with brightening mood and is stimulated by natural light reaching the retina of the eye. "As days shorten, and the weather makes staying inside more tempting, our bodies don't get enough serotonin," continues Suzanne. "This leads to feeling low and even depressed; a condition often described as 'The Winter Blues'.""
Around two million people in the UK experience Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) each year, producing regular low mood and sometimes depression. SAD occurs when the body cannot produce sufficient serotonin, a hormone linked to brighter mood and stimulated by natural light reaching the retina. Shorter days and more time spent indoors reduce serotonin production, causing the so-called 'Winter Blues.' Practical, easy home upgrades can prevent or ease SAD symptoms. Simple measures include bringing in as much natural light as possible and making quick, cost-effective changes to the home environment to support mood during winter.
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