Many of us do not know that sunlight will give us energy. A lack of sunlight can snuff your spark. Fluorescent and incandescent lights are much less intense than sunlight and don’t have and don’t have the same energizing effect. “When sunlight enters your eyes , it causes your brain to release serotonin, which boosts your energy and mood.” Conversely, exposure to lights an hour or so before bedtime and during sleep can add to fatigue by offsetting your circadian rhythms.

You need to spend 20 minutes outside every day. Even if it’s cloudy, the light instantly boosts your energy. If possible, also increase your exposure to sunlight indoors. Open your blinds and curtains as often as you can. At work, eat lunch in a sunny space.

An hour or two before you go to bed, dim the lights of your house. If your bedroom is bright, consider installing a rheostat (dimmer switch) or washing up by light of a night light. If you read in bed, use a 25-watts bulb in your reading light. Sleep in complete darkness. Close your drapes and avoid using a night light in your bedroom. These kinds of adjustments can invigorate you in as few as three day.

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