09/13/2025
🌙 Sleep feels different this time of year, and that’s not just in your head.
As the days get shorter and the light fades earlier, our bodies shift too. Less sunlight means changes in melatonin and our circadian rhythms.
This can show up as:
- Morning grogginess, even after a full night’s sleep
- Craving naps or caffeine later in the day
- Struggling to fall or stay asleep
If that’s you, you’re not alone. Fall can throw a curveball at our sleep, but a few small shifts can help:
✨ Get light early – natural morning light (or a sunrise lamp) helps reset your circadian rhythm.
✨ Steady routine – waking up and going to bed around the same time anchors your sleep cycle.
✨ Cut the evening scroll – blue light tricks your brain into thinking it’s still daytime.
✨ Try red light at night – unlike blue or white light, red light has a calming effect and doesn’t disrupt melatonin.
✨ Wind-down ritual – tea, stretching, journaling—something gentle that tells your body it’s time to rest.
🍂 Sleep isn’t just about “hours”—it’s about rhythm. As the season shifts, maybe give yourself permission to shift too: resting deeper, slowing down, and honoring what your body really needs.
