{"id":50154,"date":"2026-02-02T05:37:20","date_gmt":"2026-02-02T03:37:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/niemikoti.fi\/?p=50154"},"modified":"2026-02-02T08:59:22","modified_gmt":"2026-02-02T06:59:22","slug":"midwinter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/niemikoti.fi\/en\/midwinter\/","title":{"rendered":"Midwinter"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>.kb-row-layout-id50154_8097b8-12 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:center;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id50154_8097b8-12 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:center;}.kb-row-layout-id50154_8097b8-12 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}.kb-row-layout-id50154_8097b8-12 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id50154_8097b8-12 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id50154_8097b8-12 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id50154_8097b8-12 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-middle\">\n<style>.kadence-column50154_5ccb7f-7f > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column50154_5ccb7f-7f > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column50154_5ccb7f-7f > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column50154_5ccb7f-7f > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column50154_5ccb7f-7f > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column50154_5ccb7f-7f > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column50154_5ccb7f-7f{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column50154_5ccb7f-7f > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column50154_5ccb7f-7f > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column50154_5ccb7f-7f\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Snow lashes down and the wind hits our faces. It is quite dark and gloomy. We may find ourselves wondering where to draw more strength and resilience from. For one person, it might mean inviting friends over; for another, meeting up in a cozy caf\u00e9 outside the home. Sometimes it can be a pajama day\u2014being unavailable and unreachable to anyone. At other times, it may be curling up in the corner of the sofa with a good book, a TV series or favourite music, accompanied by a cup of something warm.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column50154_f3b234-22 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column50154_f3b234-22 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column50154_f3b234-22 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column50154_f3b234-22 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column50154_f3b234-22 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column50154_f3b234-22 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column50154_f3b234-22{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column50154_f3b234-22 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column50154_f3b234-22 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column50154_f3b234-22\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"669\" src=\"https:\/\/niemikoti.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/sydantalvellaAdobeStock_291567627-scaled-copy-1769657628-e1769657686232-1024x669.jpeg\" alt=\"Kaksi henkil\u00f6\u00e4 k\u00e4velee talvisessa maisemassa lumisateessa, toinen pit\u00e4\u00e4 kuumaa juomaa k\u00e4dess\u00e4\u00e4n.\" class=\"wp-image-50104\" srcset=\"https:\/\/niemikoti.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/sydantalvellaAdobeStock_291567627-scaled-copy-1769657628-e1769657686232-1024x669.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/niemikoti.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/sydantalvellaAdobeStock_291567627-scaled-copy-1769657628-e1769657686232-300x196.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/niemikoti.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/sydantalvellaAdobeStock_291567627-scaled-copy-1769657628-e1769657686232-768x502.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/niemikoti.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/sydantalvellaAdobeStock_291567627-scaled-copy-1769657628-e1769657686232-1536x1004.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/niemikoti.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/sydantalvellaAdobeStock_291567627-scaled-copy-1769657628-e1769657686232-2048x1339.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/niemikoti.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/sydantalvellaAdobeStock_291567627-scaled-copy-1769657628-e1769657686232-1320x863.jpeg 1320w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p>In midwinter, when it is darkest and coldest, could it be possible to be gentle and understanding toward ourselves? We cannot always be efficient, nor do we always have to cope. Compassion and empathy\u2014toward ourselves and others\u2014can offer a renewed perspective on life. Our surroundings and nature invite us into deeper rest; could I allow that for myself and for others as well? What if I simply did a little less? With a more planetary way of thinking, we might live more in tune with the seasons, as people did in ancient times. In this way, humans would once again be part of nature, as they were, for example, before industrialisation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Seasonal affective symptoms are common in winter (up to 25% according to Partonen, 2023). They are linked to seasonal variation and a lack of light\u2014especially insufficient morning light. Typical symptoms include excessive sleepiness (sleep not feeling restorative despite long hours) and increased appetite, particularly cravings for sweets. Seasonal fatigue can be prevented with regular physical activity during daylight hours, a healthy diet including vitamin D supplementation, and social relationships and activities that foster a sense of belonging, provide support, and encourage engagement in hobbies. In the treatment of seasonal affective disorder proper\u2014a subtype of major depressive disorder or bipolar disorder\u2014sufficiently effective bright light therapy plays a key role (e.g. Partonen, 2024). Medication and cognitive therapy may also be considered. Dawn simulation light therapy is often beneficial as well.*<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In Finland, having four distinct seasons is a great richness. In some countries, there are only two seasons\u2014or even just one. When I lived in Italy, it was pleasant that winters were mild and short, while spring and autumn were longer than here. Summers in the south are also wonderfully long. Our frosty weather, with sunshine filtering through a hoarfrost-covered forest, is postcard-beautiful. If only we could remember that in winter we do not have to live at the same intensity as in summer. Less is often more than enough.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:39px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">*Source:\u00a0<em>Kaamosoireilun ja -masennuksen ennaltaehk\u00e4isy, tunnistaminen ja hoitokeinot<\/em> &#8211; <em>Prevention, identification and treatment of seasonal affective symptoms and depression<\/em>\u00a0(2024). 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