Avoid Bright Lights

In the world of electricity, people are exposed to more and more artificial light at inappropriate times of the day. Research has shown exposure to bright light prior to bed can delay the production of the hormone melatonin, which helps tell your body it’s time to go to bed. The blue light emitted from technological devices is like caffeine to your brain.

If you’re suffering from sleep problems or have issues with anxiety, stress, depression, brain fog, headaches, short-term memory issues, feel fatigued all of the time, exposure to too much bright light at the end of your day could be a contributing factor.

Here’s an idea, start dimming the lighting in your house in the evening hours instead of keeping all of the bright lights on. Add to this extra exposure to bright sunlight during the day. Just this shift in your routine will help your body know when it’s daytime versus nighttime and could be just what you need in order to wake feeling more rested and refreshed.

Another thought, research suggests shutting down all technology 2 HOURS prior to bedtime. Do you think you could do that? If not, shoot for at least 30-60 minutes of zero screen time prior to bed. Your brain will be able to chill out instead of remaining so active up until you decide to go to bed. Maybe this is the off switch you’ve been looking for?

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