Do you find yourself tossing and turning at night, struggling to fall asleep or waking up feeling tired? While many factors contribute to a good night’s rest, one simple daily habit can have a significant impact: a morning walk. It might sound counterintuitive that something you do early in the day can affect your sleep hours later, but the science behind it is compelling. Here’s how incorporating a morning walk into your routine can improve your sleep and overall well-being.
In the hustle and bustle of modern life, waking up early can be a challenging feat. However, there's a natural and powerful ally that can make this task a bit easier—morning sunlight. In this blog post, we'll explore the science behind the importance of getting sunlight first thing in the morning and how it can positively impact your wakefulness and overall well-being.
Sunlight was the natural alarm clock of our ancestors, which is probably why our body responds to it the way that it does. Before technology and alarm clocks, the sun and presence of light dictated circadian rhythms.
Today, that is still true, but we are just exposed to so much artificial light, that our circadian rhythms are not as synchronized to the sun as they once were.
Balancing your circadian rhythm is important for helping you wake up and go to sleep everyday. One way to help manage that is to get exposure to sunlight or sleep early in the morning, and reduce it late at night. Continue reading for information on sunlight's impact on sleep!