11/10/2026
💜 Self care Sunday
💜 Morning sunlight is one of the simplest ways to help your body sleep better at night!
💜When natural daylight enters your eyes, it sends signals to your brain that help regulate your circadian rhythm your body's internal 24-hour clock.
💜Here's what happens:
💜Wakes up the brain: Morning light signals that it's daytime, helping you feel more alert and awake.
💜Boosts alertness: Daylight helps reduce the production of melatonin, the hormone that makes you sleepy.
💜Resets your body clock: Getting daylight at a similar time each morning helps your body recognise when to be awake and when to sleep.
💜Prepares you for bedtime: Morning light helps set the timing for melatonin to rise naturally later in the evening.
💜Supports your mood: Spending time outdoors in natural daylight can also improve mood and wellbeing.
💜My morning tip
Try spending 10–30 minutes outdoors in natural daylight, ideally within the first hour of waking. Even cloudy mornings can provide useful light.
💜You don't need to stare at the sun never look directly at it. Just let natural daylight reach your eyes while you're walking, having a morning coffee or enjoying the garden.
💜The better you set your body clock in the morning, the easier it can be to fall asleep at night. 🌙
💜Self care Sunday
Elaine Blades
