09/11/2025
Every morning, your body is ready and waiting for sunlight ☀️
Not screens.
Because natural and artificial light are not the same.
Natural light is full-spectrum, meaning it contains all the colors of the rainbow.
Not only that, but natural light is also dynamic, so the color intensities shift throughout the day.
Morning is abundant in blue light 🔹
Blue light stimulates…
✔ Morning Cortisol (a natural rise in morning cortisol gives you energy)
✔ Dopamine and other brain chemicals for mood and motivation
✔ Your internal clock (circadian rhythm) so you sleep better later
Evening shifts toward oranges and reds ♦️
Red light is more calming and less likely to interfere with melatonin production (your sleep hormone) than other spectrums of light.
So, leveraging light to sync your circadian rhythm can be as simple as:
✨ Stepping outside to soak up 5-10 minutes of morning sun
✨ Doing that again for an afternoon break in the sun
✨ Dimming screens after sunset (or using apps to reduce blue light)
✨ Switching to red lights in the evening (even a basic red bulb works)
✨ Darkening your room for sleep
