If you've been feeling a little heavier lately — physically, mentally, or emotionally — I want you to hear this clearly: There is nothing wrong with you.
Winter changes the human body in very real, very measurable ways.
And yet, many of us still judge ourselves for responding exactly as biology intends.
Let's talk about what's actually happening.
1. Your nervous system is working harder.Shorter days and less sunlight signal your brain to conserve energy.
This often shows up as:
• lower motivation
• slower mornings
• a desire to rest more
• less tolerance for stress
That's not laziness.
That's your nervous system shifting into a protective, energy-preserving mode.
2. Your hormones respond to light — not willpower. Sunlight helps regulate hormones that influence mood, appetite, sleep, and energy.
When light decreases, your internal chemistry shifts automatically.
You may notice:
• heavier moods
• stronger cravings
• disrupted sleep
• less "spark" than usual
Again — not a flaw.
Just physiology.
3. Winter invites the body inward. For most of human history, winter was a time of rest, reflection, and repair.
Slower movement.
Simpler routines.
More stillness.
Modern life doesn't always allow that rhythm — but your body still remembers it.
When you feel the urge to slow down, you're not regressing.
You're responding to something ancient and intelligent.
4. The problem isn't that winter feels heavier — it's that we expect ourselves not to notice.We often push ourselves to operate at summer speed year-round.
But that expectation creates unnecessary friction and self-criticism.
A gentler question to ask right now is: "What does my body need in this season?"
Not what it needed six months ago.
Not what someone else is doing.
What you need now.
Here's a kinder way to approach this week:
• Move a little slower on purpose
• Choose warmth — in food, clothing, and routines
• Let "good enough" be enough
• Prioritize rest without earning it
• Replace self-judgment with curiosity
These small shifts don't make you fall behind.
They help you stay regulated, resilient, and well.
**Winter isn't asking you to fix yourself.It's asking you to listen.**
And when you do, you may find there's a quiet wisdom in slowing down — one that carries you forward with far less strain.
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