The end of daylight-saving time means longer nights and colder days. I grew up in Montana, with notoriously long winters, and found 5 ways to cope.

Having grown up in Montana, Insider's reporter has found ways to cope with long winter months.Jordan Parker Erb/Insider, Casper

• The end of daylight-saving time, when the days get shorter and colder, can be a challenge.
• I grew up in Montana, with its notoriously long winters, and found a few ways to cope.

Sunday marked the end of daylight-saving time when clocks fall back and the days get shorter. For many states, it signals the onset of colder weather, and for some, it can be a challenge.

As Insider previously reported, the end of daylight saving can trigger seasonal affective disorder (also known as SAD), "a type of depression characterized by its recurrent seasonal pattern," according to the National Institute of Mental Health.

For many, myself included, the winter blues that come with a 4:45 p.m. sunset are inevitable.

However, having grown up in Montana, a northern state notorious for its long, brutal winters, I've found a few ways to cope with the challenges brought on by the end of daylight saving time. By leaning into small actions that benefit my health, as well as by cozying my space, I can make the long winter months more bearable.