The seasons change but our expectations don't

We 'gained' an hour over the weekend which means we now get to say goodbye to the sun a few hours after lunch. Yippee. What we don't always clock (no pun intended) is the change in our energy levels because of this shift.

We assume, writ large, as a work culture, that we should be firing on all cylinders 24/7, 365. But when you take the smallest step back, you realize, as a species, we're wired differently. We're animals who abide by our natural circadian rhythm that's so closely linked to the sun and light exposure. Cutting that light down means cutting out hours of a vital natural energy source.

Not to mention all the other joys that come with winter: the cold, the pressures of goals not yet accomplished for the year, potential contentious family gatherings on the horizon. This is all to say: if you're feeling a bit drained, a bit lacking in the energy department, you're not alone.