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Morning Sunlight Exposure

High (88%) 5 min Morning Sleep

Get 5-10 minutes of direct sunlight within 30 minutes of waking. Sets your circadian clock and boosts cortisol for alertness.

Scientific Evidence

Study Type
Randomized Controlled Trial
Sample Size
n = 120
Institution
Stanford Sleep Lab
Peer Reviewed
Yes
Origin: Huberman Lab / Circadian Biology
88%
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How To Do It

  1. 1 Go outside within 30 minutes of waking
  2. 2 Face the general direction of the sun (never stare directly)
  3. 3 No sunglasses - let light hit your eyes naturally
  4. 4 5 minutes on clear days, 10 minutes on overcast days

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