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Morning Sunlight Within 60 Minutes of Waking

Get outside soon after waking and look toward bright natural light for about 10–30 minutes, ideally within the first 30–60 minutes of the day. If it’s still dark, use very bright indoor light until sunrise; on cloudy days, outdoor light still helps. This early light anchors circadian timing, strengthens the morning cortisol rise, and can improve alertness now and sleep quality later.

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Within the first hour of waking, ideally, but certainly in the first three hours of your day, you are going to want to maximize sunlight exposure to your eyes. never look at the sun or any other light so bright that it's painful to look at.

Andrew Huberman · Control Your Brain Chemistry for Focus, Motivation & Well-Being | Huberman Lab Essentials · Aug 6, 2026 · 10:41 · YouTube ↗
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