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Why is it difficult to sleep in the winter?

It can actually be much more tricky for many of us to get agood nights sleep during the wintermonths.

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Whats more, January is the worst month for stress and low mood.

Here, we explore how bracing the crisp winter outdoors can do just that.

But stepping outside can have a big impact on that.

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Regulate your circadian rhythm

Let’s delve deeper into how light and exercise can affect sleep.

So, is a morning walk best?

An outside stroll in the morning actually gives you a natural energy boost thanks to the power of light.

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That could be reading, meditating, gentle stretches or listening to some calming soundscapes.

Setting your bedroom up to be sleep-conducive is great, too.

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A woman with dark brown hair lies on her side staring at the back of a white alarm clock that shows the time as 2.30am

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