Here Are 10 Ways To Avoid The Winter Dread

It’s not uncommon to feel a sense of dread as winter approaches, darker mornings, colder nights, and a pressure to stay upbeat despite what your body and nervous system might actually need. In STYLIST’s October 2025 feature, experts explore why this seasonal shift can hit so hard and how to support your wellbeing as the light fades. Dr Stephanie Minchin, clinical psychologist and yoga therapist at MoreYoga, shares why seasonal changes affect mood, energy, and nervous system regulation, and how to work with the body’s natural rhythms rather than against them. “Colder days and darker nights don’t have to mean disconnection,” says Stephanie. “This time of year is an invitation to slow down, reset your expectations, and connect to supportive rituals that meet your nervous system where it’s at.”

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