Unarmored Talk
Unarmored Talk
Mario P. Fields - Sergeant Major (Ret.)
Every Fall I Deal With SAD — Here’s How I Stay Mentally Steady
2 minutes Posted Feb 24, 2026 at 5:00 pm.
The Fall Mood Shift
Naming Seasonal Affective Disorder
Pro Tips Overview
Control The Environment
Don’t Feed It With Isolation
Discipline And Intentional Breathing
Prepare For Fall And Engage Community
Closing And Encouragement
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Send us Fan Mail Do you notice significant changes in your mood, energy, or focus from fall to spring? Every fall, I deal with Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). When the days shorten and energy dips, I don’t ignore it — I prepare for it. In this episode of Unarmored Talk, I share three simple, repeatable habits that help me stay mentally steady from fall through winter and into spring: • Control your environment first thing in the morning • Don’t feed isolation — connection is fu...