Sweden's winter darkness challenges many with short days and long nights. Sleep expert Maria Nordin stresses the importance of accepting tiredness and being your own light. She shares advice in an article and a chat with readers.
Sweden's winter half-year often means darkness both on the way to and from work, posing a challenge for many. According to sleep expert Maria Nordin, who is also a psychology researcher at Umeå University, it is important to allow yourself to be tired as days shorten. 'You have to be your own light in the darkness', she says in an article published by Dagens Nyheter on December 11, 2025.
In a separate chat with DN readers, Nordin discusses how to maintain the spark of life during winter darkness and what one can do to endure it. Questions address challenges with seasonal tiredness and lack of daylight. The article and chat focus on practical advice for managing the Swedish winter's impact on well-being, without specifying exact methods beyond accepting the body's signals.
These contributions from Nordin provide a perspective on navigating the psychological effects of winter darkness, based on her expertise in sleep and psychology.
