Do you ever feel a little bit guilty that your happiest memories aren’t from the holidays? You watch everyone gathering together with hot chocolate and cozy sweaters, but your only thought is, “Why do they have this house so dimly lit?” Maybe you don’t even make it to any holiday events because you prefer to stay in your bed. Who could blame you? With the time change, most of the day feels like bed time anyway.

Seasonal Affective Disorder is a very real thing for many people, and should be taken seriously. However, there is good news! Beating back the blues and getting back in touch with yourself is easier than one might think. Go ahead and make yourself a hot drink for this episode, and by the end, you just might warm up this year’s winter.