Beat winter blues with the compact portable energy light from Philips. It works by shining a blue light that mimics a clear blue summer sky. This clever SAD light works to increase energy levels and fight winter gloom. 

 

goLITE Blu energy light, £255.32,

Banish bleak winter mornings and awake to natural rays of sunlight with the Beurer wake-up alarm. Built with a simulated natural sunrise feature and a soft wake-up alarm or choice of radio station, this clever combo will get you effortlessly started every morning this winter.

 

Beurer WL80 wake-up alarm, £90.59, www.pixmania.co.uk

This mood-boosting energy light treats the symptoms of SAD by emulating bright rays of summer sunshine. The Lumie Arabica promises to boost concentration, restore natural energy and lift lowered moods that many of us experience during the winter months. 

 

Lumie Arabica, £99.95, www.lumie.com

If you're prone to hitting the snooze button in the morning, then this is the wake-up light for you. It offers a catalogue of natural soothing sounds, or  you can also connect to your own MP3 or radio station. And with an additional colour-changing wellness light and built-in snooze, your mornings just got a whole lot easier. 

 

Medisana Sunrise alarm clock, £80.96, www.bodykind.com

Wave goodbye to Monday morning blues with this fast-working SAD light from Sad Solutions. Leading the field in light therapy advancements, this compact BLUElight is nifty in design and battery powered, so you can transport from your home to your desk with ease. Promising to treat Seasonal Affective Disorder in just 15-20 minutes, this quick-fix buy will have you feeling right as rain in a flash.

 

Sad Solutions BLUElight SAD light, £150, 

Combining both the function of a natural wake-up light in the morning and an anti-SAD function during the day, this gives the best of both worlds to counter those dark and dreary winter days when you’re in need of that ittle boost. Compact enough to take into work, yet powerful enough to make a huge difference, the Zest is the ultimate offering in beating tiredness and lack of motivation.

 

Lumie Zest combination wake-up light and SAD light, £150, www.johnlewis.com

If you need a little help to drift off to sleep, the Sunrise System has a built-in function to simulate the ambient glow of soft dusk, to help soothe the mind and body when you're ready to call it a day. It also emits warming, brightening rays of sunshine with a choice of MP3 songs or radio stations to counter those morning blues, and give a boost of energy when it’s most needed.  

 

Silver Sunrise System SRS260, £129.95, 

 

This small but extremely effective light box is perfect for carrying on-the-go. It effectively counters tiredness and jet lag, increasing alertness and concentration giving a boost of energy when it’s most needed.

 

Sad Lightbox Co. LED LitePod, £114, 

 

This impressive wake-up light has everything you need to keep your body clock in time. For the mornings there’s a gradual brightening function, and for the evenings there’s a sunset feature that will encourage your body to relax ready for a great night’s sleep. There's also a built-in aromatherapy diffuser that emits soothing and refreshing scents, which you can change depending on the time of day. 

 

Lumie Bodyclock Iris 500, £160, 

 

This sleek compact SAD light comes in either glossy white or hot pink. Simulating natural daylight, this hardworking, fantastic-value lamp will help ward off winter blues, anxiety and general fatigue. 

 

MiniSun Compact SAD light, £29.99,