How To Sleep Tight And Keep All Your Winter Blues At Bay

Hibernating for the season is wildlife’s way of renewing itself and while we can’t just kip through these months, the right mix of rest and relaxation and getting proper sunlight will boost your health, finds Imy Brighty-Potts

- Imy Brighty-Potts

THE clocks have gone back and now the days are definitely feeling colder, darker and shorter – so your natural instincts may be telling you to hibernate.

To sleep a little more, socialise and dash around less, and be more like our favourite wildlife – getting cosy and quiet for winter. This might be just what we need.

“The dark mornings and generally shorter days mean we are exposed to less light in the winter months. This means our bodies are not being signalled into wakefulness,” said Dr Zoe Gotts, consultant clinical psychologist at The London Sleep Centre (londonsleepcentre.com).

“Particularly in the morning, a time that getting natural light is important for our body clock.”

There could be lots of benefits to tuning into this seasonal rhythm, however.

Help fend off winter bugs and colds