If it seems like it gets harder and harder to wake up in the mornings, there’s a reason. In the winter months, the sun comes up later. This triggers your body’s melatonin production to begin later than it does in the spring and summer. Not only can this result in mood swings, but it can start a cycle of low energy, a compromised immune system and more illnesses. The time change can also throw you for a loop. When you wake up in the winter, the sun likely isn’t out yet. The sun is what triggers your body’s internal clock and tells your body that it’s time to wake up.
