Better mood in winter – thanks to lemons!

Grey rainy days and a lack of sunlight often contribute to changes in mood. However, there is a very simple remedy that promises to quickly improve your mood in winter – and you can find it in any supermarket or chemist's: lemons.

15 October 2025

Mood slump in November

Of course, winter – like every season – has many beautiful aspects. For example, you almost feel as if the world is turning a little slower. You make yourself comfortable indoors again and feel less pressure to get the most out of the day because it simply gets dark earlier. But this is precisely what affects many people's moods. They feel bad-tempered during the winter, are more easily irritated and could generally do with a little pick-me-up.

We need daylight for many processes in the body. Among other things, it stimulates the production of serotonin, the happiness hormone. As a natural counterpart to the sleep hormone melatonin, it combats tiredness, listlessness and feelings of depression. The lack of daylight causes a hormonal imbalance: less serotonin and more melatonin results in the winter blues.

Sun helps – lemons too

Especially when the days get shorter again, it is very important to spend a lot of time outdoors. We need to soak up as much sunshine as possible now. Citrus scents also help to improve our mood in winter. This is because the limbic system in our brain, which is responsible for behaviour, feelings, memories and moods, is directly connected to the nose. This explains why smells can trigger memories so quickly.

Of course, what people associate with which scent is highly individual. But when it comes to citrus scents, there is a broad consensus: many people like the smell of lemons, oranges, limes or grapefruits. The smell of lemon is particularly popular in aromatherapy. It promotes concentration, refreshes the mind, invigorates and brightens the mood. But what is the best way to use these natural wonder weapons?

Tip!

Enjoy the somewhat quieter autumn days on Brač, soak up the sun and let yourself be pampered in our boutique hotel!

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