#MondayMotivation with Derval O'Rourke: Five ways to ditch the drag of darker days

Five tips to get you into a great routine for the winter months plus a recipe to remind you of summer

Derval O'Rourke shares a recipe for a tomato & basil quiche

We are well and truly in autumn, the leaves are falling, the evenings are drawing darker, and the mornings are a hectic blur! Seasonal depression can really affect a person’s mood and motivation. So, I’ve put together some tips to help combat the long evenings. This week’s recipe is a little farewell to summer and should help remind you of the long lazy days spent in the garden!

For me, the key to autumn and winter is to keep busy. I plan lots of activities that I can look forward to.