Morning sunlightsupports your natural sleep-wake cycle.
Consistent sleep and wake times strengthen your rhythm.
Align your schedule with your natural tendencies for better sleep.
Your body has an internal circadian rhythm that regulates your sleep-wake cycle. This 24-hour rhythm helps you stay awake during the day and sleep at night. However, disruptions—such as lack of sunlight, inconsistent schedules, and stress—can throw off this rhythm, leading to sleep difficulties. Natural sunlight plays a key role in resetting this internal clock, and maintaining a regular sleep-wake schedule can improve your circadian rhythm.
Morning sunlightsupports your natural sleep-wake cycle.
Consistent sleep and wake times strengthen your rhythm.
Align your schedule with your natural tendencies for better sleep.
Your body has an internal circadian rhythm that regulates your sleep-wake cycle. This 24-hour rhythm helps you stay awake during the day and sleep at night. However, disruptions—such as lack of sunlight, inconsistent schedules, and stress—can throw off this rhythm, leading to sleep difficulties. Natural sunlight plays a key role in resetting this internal clock, and maintaining a regular sleep-wake schedule can improve your circadian rhythm.
Sunlight exposure, particularly early in the day, helps regulate your circadian rhythm, reducing reliance on melatonin supplements. As we age, our circadian rhythm naturally weakens, causing earlier sleep times. This shift can make it harder to stay awake in the evening.
To strengthen your circadian rhythm, maintain a consistent sleep-wake schedule. Choose a bedtime and wake-up time that works for you and stick to it. By aligning your routine with your natural rhythm, you can improve your sleep quality.
Sleep Foundation. (n.d.). Circadian Rhythm [Graphic]. Sleep Foundation. Retrieved December 20, 2024, from https://www.sleepfoundation.org/circadian-rhythm.
Action items
Reflect on whether you're a morning person, a night owl, or somewhere in between. Consider adjusting your schedule to better match your natural rhythm and enhance your sleep. For example, if you are a night owl, a slightly later workout time and meal time might be right for you, whereas a morning lark will find benefits to working out upon awakening.
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