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Lets look at the benefits of our July Wellness Challenge!

Getting morning light regulates your internal body clock (circadian rhythm), which helps you fall asleep easier at night and boosts your daytime energy. Exposure to natural sunlight triggers the release of cortisol and serotonin, improving your mood, alertness, and metabolism. To maximize these benefits, aim for the following best practices:
• Timing: Step outside within 30 to 60 minutes of waking up.
• Duration: Spend 10 to 15 minutes outside, or up to 20 to 30 minutes if it is
cloudy or overcast.
• Eye Safety: Never look directly at the sun. Natural daylight is effective even on gloomy days, but you should avoid wearing sunglasses during this morning window.
• Environment: For the best effect, view the light outdoors rather than through a window, as glass filters out the specific wavelengths of light your brain needs to set its internal clock.

Get out there and enjoy the morning light!

Sources: Sleep Foundation and Huberman Lab.