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Photo by Олег Мороз  on Unsplash The Clock Inside Your Brain That Controls Your Mood   Your brain’s master clock is called the suprachiasmatic nucleus (SCN). This clock sits at the base of your brain and runs a 24-hour cycle that controls virtually everything: when you sleep, when hormones are released, when your digestive system is active, when your immune system works, and—critically—how your mood-regulating neurotransmitters function.   The SCN drives your circadian rhythm

Your circadian rhythm is one of the most responsive physiological systems in the body and with small, consistent changes you can improve your mood in just a few weeks. Photo by Paulina K  on Unsplash Step 1: Anchor Your Wake Time This is probably one of the most important steps you can take.  The aim is to wake at the same time every day, including weekends. Set an alarm to wake at the same time every single day, including weekends Then, within 30 minutes of waking, get 15-20