As the days are shortened and the temperature drops, many people experience a mood shift. They experience sadness, loneliness and even low energy. Why does this happen even when there is no visible change in the life conditions? Have you ever noticed that visiting mountains brings a deep sense of clarity and calm? We feel emotionally balanced, and there is a feeling of renewal, optimism, and resilience. The article reflects on how our mood gets affected by changes in seasons. Winter Blues Winter blues are experienced typically during the colder months. We may feel unmotivated, unhappy or unsatisfied for days or weeks (Scotti, J. F., 2024). We feel lethargic and more gloomy than usual. Winter blues are very common among the population. A similar but more severe condition is seasonal affective disorder, or SAD. Sometimes also called winter depression or seasonal depression. People with SAD feel changes in mood and…