What is the impact of early sunlight on sleep and being awake?

Question

Can someone tell me the relation of basking in the morning sun and its possible impact on my alertness during the day and my sleep during night?

Answer 1

I’ve been doing this a lot recently, it’s so good for my mental health. Instead of reading emails on my phone, I try to go outside and get some fresh air.

Answer 2

I absolutely love your shorter videos! The longer ones a great too but my attention span doesn't last as long or I just get overwhelmed with the amount of information. These short ones go perfectly with my morning coffee! Thank you!

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true! I feel the same

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 @bambina335 dont forgett to wairt at least 90 min before your coffee, as Huberman says!

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when wake up?

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​@imoliver2822  yeah don't drink coffee in the first 90 minutes to 2 hours after waking up. In the morning:) he has some videos about it online they are great

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 Oh, I didn't know that. I drink mine within first 20-30min. I'll have to find that video to learn more. Thank you!

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. It's been my ritual for years to get up and have that first morning cup.  It just tastes good.  I'll have to see if I can find the video you're talking about.

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  hope u will find it, maybe it's in the shorts :)

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Try decaf.

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In case you're an head case ... drinking coffee first thing in the morning ... to awake you after sleepless night ... professional help perhaps ? For mind and body ?
Better than comedy channel , comment section on youtube university . Couch potatoes evaluating

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The longer ones are great for longer walks or flights! My ophthalmologist recommended Huberman to me and he’s one of my new channels I subscribe to!

Answer 3

Each morning, I walk my dog when the sun is rising. I face the sun - arms hanging by my sides - open my palms and say, “I am open to all the universe has to offer.”

Facing the sun and opening the palms to receive the energy is life-changing. The affirmation reinforces it beautifully. I encourage all to try.

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Thanks, I’ll give this a try.

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LOL

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How does your dog feel?

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Try adding the word "good" as in I am open to all the good the universe has to offer. Game changer. Thanks for reminding me to stay open to life's wondrous possibilities.

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The universe doesn’t offer anything, God created the universe..try worshiping and talking to him  his name is Jesus Christ ❤

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christ created the Universe? good joke. Jesus didn‘t even know when the Hour is, read your bible first, btw i love Jesus peace be upon him, but he was clear Prophet.

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be quiet satan  Jesus is LORD ❤️‍

Answer 4

I am from India and fortunately we get the exact amount of sun our body needs.
Thanks Andrew! ❤

Answer 5

I am a video Editor, , and i mostly stay indoors anyhow a few months back i hardly stepped out of the house during the day and also the curtains of my roon are on, so there was bare minimum sunlight in my room and only the blue light of the screen all day long. Because of this i was at all times lazy, deprresed, anxious, exhausted. Even my eyes had become sort of tiny or say closed. Really morning sunlight is very very necessary for you to fully wake up and get going for the day

Answer 6

In hinduism there is a morning ritual called 'surya namaskar' which literally translates to greeting the sun (Sun is also considered god in hinduism), where u make a kind of hashtag sign with your fingers and look at the sun from the spaces between your fingers.
I would see my grandma do this and thought it was weird, but the science behind it makes sense now.

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​@@Docsweetytalks  You must be the only religion in the world that still worships the sun as a god.  

It isn't sentient.  It isn't eternal.  And it has no power, either.  It's just a star like any other.

There is only one true God.  All power in Heaven and on Earth comes from Him.

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​@@prathamsharma0000 Is it ok if we just view morning light, not the sun or view light around the sun? if let's say sun is in the other direction of where we r, still we go outside & view the light??? Is that beneficial

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മലയാളി ആണല്ലേ

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.719 It's not just a star, it is the reason we have life on earth.

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While in Islam, we have Morning Prayer aka Fajr

Answer 7

During the last month I've been going out in the sun in the morning and looking towards it for 5 minutes and I don't struggle with falling asleep at night anymore. Thanks a lot for this information!!!

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pl ans this. Is it ok if we just view morning light, not the sun, even if let's say sun is in the other direction of where we r, still we r viewing the light???

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  I do look in the direction where the sun is. I don't know what would happen if the sun was in another direction.

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has said you have to look in the direction of the sun.

Answer 8

I used to not be able to sleep without smoking a joint before bed…after I started getting sunlight  early in the morning and in the evening I suddenly didn’t need to !I remember seeing falling asleep as such a hard thing..now I can’t wait to go to bed at night!thank you

Answer 9

30 days after I m coming here, it worked like magic the morning and night voice notes, my mindset and optimism, and more opportunity-driven, I manifested many things in a month. Thank you Raj for making good content and call such great guest, cheers to Mitesh and Indu for keep striving to bring consciousness around and within people .

Answer 10

I haven't slept like that in ten years! Back when I didn't have CPTSD. This genuinely works! Thank you for this video!

Answer 11

This is actually a good reason for me to start running/walking every morning, instead of pushing to later in the day. I wake up early 5-6 every morning. My mornings are usually my hard times. I can´t get going usually. So i usually waste 2,5 hours every morning on nothing. Thanks for this Cheif!

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I feel you...  I keep thinking I should run in the morning, but I'm always dragging.  Maybe this will help us!

Answer 12

This is absolutely groundbreaking for me.
I had to change my routine, which involded going outside quickly after waking up before work.
It has helped so much, I feel so much more aware of my surroundings, and overall a lot more awake throughout the day.

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Wait bro, what happens if there is no sun at all? What do you do then, or no need to go outside ? I didnt catch it in the video.

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its still good enough even if cloudy. Just go and get natural light.

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He said in video about 5 minutes on a clear day, 10-15 on a cloudy day, 30-1 hour on rainy day hope that helps@@abradkadabra1541

Answer 13

Totally true!
I go to the gym at 330 am and it’s usually light when I leave.
I always feel an extra sense of awareness and almost a vibration of energy when I walk out into the light
Thanks for the great content

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its amazing how few neurons you must have

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when trying to sound smart goes wrong. Work on your basic math skills, you're embarrassing yourself

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3:30am..... Get after it!!

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Why tf are you working out at 330 am? Go to sleep ffs

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Well for various reasons he could be sleeping at 9 p.m and that's plenty of good sleep.

Answer 14

I like to do the same. Sunny mornings even feel great on my skin/face.. and they RECHARGE MY SOUL. Thanks for sharing, Andrew.

Answer 15

Your commitment to promoting mental wellness is evident in every video you create. Keep shining a positive light on this important topic.

Answer 16

I use a "happy light" that I use from Fall to spring that offsets my seasonal depression/general lethargy and blahness. (Makes me realize why I chose outside work, and why too much time indoors can kill my energy and attitude.)  Some people need this more light exposure than others, and if you are too sluggish in winter rainy season, etc then chances are you would benefit.  Anywhere from 20 minutes to 1-hr sitting less than 20" away from a specialized/broad spectrum light in the mornings.  It's weird at first but now I'm used to it, makes a big difference in my days at work and feeling generally engaged, positive, and on top of things

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I just started doing that. I've had a winter slump that only gets worse with age. I'm in Nova Scotia and it's daylight from 7:45 am to 4:45 pm. I'm always up a 5 am so that presents a problem.

I'm only on day 3 using a homemade sad lamp setup so the jury is still out on whether it will be of any benefit.

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Smith  It feels sort of counter-intuitive at first, definitely a strange habit to wake up to.  But give it 3-4 weeks consistently to start.  Now I welcome that light in my face as I watch the a.m. news and sip coffee.  I know it's doing me some good so I'm no longer averse to it.  If you've ever noticed that you operate with a marked increase in mood, energy and alertness during warmest/sunniest months of every year then this habit will help you avoid those cavernous dips into the dark and lethargic.  So much easier for me to stay productive year-round when I utilize this habit

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I had to cut back to ten minutes per morning because I believe it was triggering my insomnia. I'm very sensitive to my environment and to medications. It doesn't take much of anything to affect me.

Answer 17

Really struggling mentally with a recent break-up, I found your channel and it's been incredibly helpful. Thank you

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Answer 18

This type of short video is much better than a long one; it goes straight to the point.

Answer 19

I look at the sun for 5 to 10 seconds every morning, but now I understand the benefits of this activity from your video. Thank you!!

Answer 20

The morning activity he shared is such a simple yet powerful way to boost energy levels and improve sleep quality. I've struggled with feeling groggy in the mornings and restless sleep, but after trying this activity, I've noticed a significant positive difference. Dr. Huberman's scientific explanations behind the technique make it even more convincing and motivating to incorporate it into my daily routine. Thank you for sharing this valuable information! Can't wait to see the long-term benefits of this morning practice.