Does Weather Affect Someone's Mood?

Loewen, Stanley C. "Effects of Weather on Human Emotions." Effects of Weather on Human Emotions. N.p., n.d. Web. 4 May 2016. <http://www.healthguidance.org/entry/15843/1/Effects-of-Weather-on-Human-Emotions.html>.

     Believe it or not, the weather can greatly affect how someone is feeling. Just like one of my previous posts titled "Food For Thought" which explained how your diet can affect your emotions, the weather for some people does almost the same thing! I find it very interesting that those factors have a bearing on someone's emotions and overall mood. So what is it about the weather that can change or impact someone's mood?
 
     On sunny days, have you noticed yourself feeling more happy? This might be because sunlight triggers chemical reactions in the brain that make us more alert and happy. Light prevents melatonin production (the sleepy hormone) which ends up making us feel more awake and alert which gives us more energy. This explains why some people feel more happy and energized on days when it is sunny.
 
     Feelings of sadness can obviously come from many different factors and situation, however when considering the weather, the rain has a large impact on your emotions. Have you ever felt a bit gloomy on a rainy day that just seemed so dismal? Well if you answered yes, it isn't uncommon to feel that way. According to Health Guidance, the rain makes daily tasks more difficult to do, which is what ultimately results in the sad mood. Things just seem to not go your way on rainy days, right? At the same time, some people just don't like the rain and it's as simple as that.

     After researching how the weather affects moods and emotions, I really began to appreciate California's  weather (although it gets a little too hot sometimes). It's almost always sunny with clear skies which explains why so many people want to move here! I'm hoping that from today's post, you may consider the fact that you could be having an off-day just because of the weather, so don't feel bad for it because many people experience the same feelings.

Loewen, Stanley C. "Effects of Weather on Human Emotions." Effects of Weather on Human Emotions. N.p., n.d. Web. 4 May 2016. <http://www.healthguidance.org/entry/15843/1/Effects-of-Weather-on-Human-Emotions.html>.