11/03/2025
🌧️ Now Is the Season of SAD: Here’s How to Protect Your Light ☀️
Have you noticed your mood dipping as the days get shorter? You might be feeling the effects of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) a form of depression that usually shows up in late fall and winter when sunlight is scarce.
When sunlight decreases, it can disrupt our body’s natural rhythms, lower serotonin (the “feel-good” chemical), and increase melatonin (which makes us feel sleepy). The result? We feel tired, unmotivated, moody, or disconnected.
But the good news is: there are natural, effective ways to protect your mind and spirit this season. 🌿
✨ 7 Natural Ways to Prevent SAD:
1️⃣ Get as much natural light as possible — open blinds, step outside, or sit by a sunny window each morning.
2️⃣ Move your body daily: even a 20-minute walk can boost your mood.
3️⃣ Keep a steady sleep routine: go to bed and wake up at the same times each day.
4️⃣ Eat nourishing foods: focus on whole foods, not quick comfort carbs.
5️⃣ Stay connected: don’t isolate; make plans with friends, join a small group, or attend church events.
6️⃣ Brighten your home: use daylight bulbs or a light therapy lamp in the morning.
7️⃣ Feed your spirit: pray, read Scripture, journal gratitude, and let this be a season of reflection, not withdrawal.
Even in the darker months, light is still available — both around us and within us. 💛
Remember: “The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.” — John 1:5
Let’s choose light together this season. 🌤️
