Are you aware :: one of the most beneficial things we can do to start our day?

Stick with me, I’m no masochist - before going straight for the caffeine when we wake - let’s explore…

Are you the type to crave energy … a big boost when starting your day?

Do you ever feel groggy or slow to rise when you wake that sometimes lasts throughout the day?

Let’s summon The Beatles, little darlin’ ::

🎶Here Comes the Sun🎶

Think :: Sky before Screens 

Our bodies yearn for exposure to sun's rays in the morning (even if it’s cloudy, it’s better to get outside vs. indoor lighting).

The benefit hits in as little as 5 minutes and continues up to 20.


Nerd tip🤓:: when the sun is rising, within the first 20 minutes - there is no concern of harmful UVA + UVB.


So, what if we can’t get outside right when the sun is rising? All good.  

Aim to get natural sun exposure within the first hour of waking.

Nerd tip🤓:: when sunlight hits our retina in theAM, it sends a signal to the SCN (tiny region of our brain’s hypothalamus) to regulate hormones like melatonin and cortisol to align with the external environment’s 24-hr light-dark cycle.

Give this a try and experience the benefits ::

💥improved sleep quality + duration

💥enhanced mood + alertness throughout the day

💥maintain a healthy circadian rhythm

… and live better!!

Previous
Previous

Are you aware :: when timing of caffeine is most beneficial?

Next
Next

Are you aware :: what emotional contagion is?