Around this time of year, the sun goes down earlier every week.

Less daylight changes the body. You may feel sleepy in the afternoon, slower in the morning, and lower in mood for no clear reason.

This is not weakness. It is a normal response to light, and many people feel it.

A few small things help. Try to see daylight in the first hour after you wake, even from a window.

Try to wake at the same time each day, including days off. The body follows a steady time better than a long sleep.

Keep your body warm in the evening. A bath, warm socks, a warm drink.

Cold shoulders make sleep light.

Autumn can be heavier when you are far from home. The dark comes earlier than you are used to, and the season does not look like the one you grew up with.

In a session, the body often lets go of tension it has held all week. People often tell me they sleep more deeply that night.

You do not have to push through this season alone.

Taketo