Light Solutions That Wake You Up

Light and dark are powerful time cues. While darkness signals your body to produce more melatonin to make you feel drowsy, waking up to light can help you feel more rested and alert in the morning. Unfortunately, many of us live in areas where the sun is only out for a few hours each day—usually when we’re indoors behind a desk. Our Sunrise Clocks fill your room with gradual light instead of a blaring alarm to wake you up naturally.

In addition to helping us wake up, sunlight can have a real and visceral effect on our mood and energy levels. Studies have shown that sunlight deprivation is a key contributor to SAD, or seasonal affective disorder. Seasonal affective disorder is a seasonal depression that usually occurs in the winter and affects millions of people every year. If you experience increased sleep, increased appetite, or feelings of depression, fatigue, and irritability, you might be suffering from SAD.

Our full-size Happy Light and mini Happy Lite provide Natural Spectrum daylight so you can get a full dose of sunshine in just 30 minutes. In addition to making you feel better, getting enough sunlight during the day can also help you sleep better at night.

ZiaSleep Tip: If you tend to feel drowsy in the afternoon, try keeping a Mini Happy Lite at your desk. Turn it on after lunch to get a quick, natural, calorie-free energy boost, and avoid that afternoon lull.