As the nights draw in, boost your energy and become less vulnerable to seasonal fatigue

Seasonal fatigue is normal, but here are some tips on how to overcome it. As October inches closer, the crispness in the air and the golden-orange leaves signal that autumn has well and truly arrived.

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If you've been feeling unusually tired, unfocused or generally low on energy, you might be wondering - are these just postholiday blues, or is there something more going on?

Psychologists have explained some common reasons behind the dip in energy at this time of year, and have shared some top energy-boosting tips.

"It's very common to feel a noticeable dip in energy levels during autumn, and there are wellestablished psychological and physiological reasons for this," says Dr Erica De Lange, regional director of psychology services (south) at Cygnet Health Care. "As the seasons change, our bodies and minds adjust in response to shifts in the environment."

One of the biggest factors is reduced exposure to natural daylight.