From the generic winter blues to seasonal affective disorder (S.A.D.), the colder months can make some people’s mood fall faster than the thermometer.

But what is about the darkening days that can leave so many of us feeling down in the dumps?

Insulation Express have shed light on the differences between the winter blues and S.A.D. before developing and created a ’28 days to mindfulness’ calendar to help sufferers overcome seasonal sadness, by providing a self-care activity, to get through the winter months, day-by-day:

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Remember that whenever experiencing a low mood or symptoms of depression it is best to seek medical advice. This is not meant as a diagnostic tool, but to help those with the winter blues help themselves. See your GP if you have any symptoms of depression or seasonal affective disorder.