For years, my mornings felt off and I couldn’t explain why. Then I realized one small habit I thought was harmless was quietly working against me.
Written by IBINU VADAKKAN
JAN 15, 2026
I woke up tired no matter how long I slept. First thing I did was grab my phone, scroll endlessly, and somehow feel drained before the day even began.
I tried everything people recommended—earlier alarms, more coffee, supplements, strict routines. None of it fixed that heavy, foggy feeling in my mornings.
Then I noticed a trend everywhere: get sunlight before screens. No productivity hacks. No purchases. Just stepping outside shortly after waking up.
Within a week, mornings felt different. I wasn’t forcing energy anymore. I felt naturally awake, calmer, and less rushed throughout the day.
Neuroscientist Andrew Huberman explains morning sunlight helps set your circadian rhythm, influencing cortisol timing, alertness, and sleep consistency.
Now my mornings feel slower in a good way. I don’t rush for stimulation. My body feels more aligned with the day instead of fighting it.
What made this habit stick was stopping the guessing. I used a tool that matched sunlight timing to my wake-up time, routine, and environment.
This is not medical advice. It’s a simple lifestyle experiment. Light needs and routines vary, and this is about awareness—not perfection.
I used a Circadian Rhythm Optimizer to generate my exact sunlight schedule based on my wake-up time, routine, and environment. It finally clicked.