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The Effect of Bright Light Exposure at Night on Our Circadian Rhythms
14:44 - 24:10 (09:26)
Working late into the night and being exposed to bright light can send mixed signals to our body clocks, causing us to feel jet-lagged. To reduce this effect, it's essential to limit the amount of bright light we are exposed to, especially at night.
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The neurochemistry in our brain is primed to do focused work during the first few hours of the day which require precision and detail.
14:44 - 17:46 (03:02)
Summary
The neurochemistry in our brain is primed to do focused work during the first few hours of the day which require precision and detail. Therefore, it is important to expose ourselves to bright light in the morning and avoid dimming the environment during the daytime.
ChapterThe Effect of Bright Light Exposure at Night on Our Circadian Rhythms
EpisodeOptimizing Workspace for Productivity, Focus, & Creativity
PodcastHuberman Lab
The speaker suggests reducing the amount of overhead light and transitioning the lights in the environment to more yellows and reds in the late afternoon to reduce blue light exposure before sleep.
17:46 - 18:44 (00:58)
Summary
The speaker suggests reducing the amount of overhead light and transitioning the lights in the environment to more yellows and reds in the late afternoon to reduce blue light exposure before sleep. Yellow lamps can be used as an alternative to converting entire homes to red light.
ChapterThe Effect of Bright Light Exposure at Night on Our Circadian Rhythms
EpisodeOptimizing Workspace for Productivity, Focus, & Creativity
PodcastHuberman Lab
In order to stay awake during the night, minimize the amount of bright lights in your surroundings, drink more water than usual to increase alertness, and avoid going to the restroom.
18:44 - 22:12 (03:27)
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In order to stay awake during the night, minimize the amount of bright lights in your surroundings, drink more water than usual to increase alertness, and avoid going to the restroom.
ChapterThe Effect of Bright Light Exposure at Night on Our Circadian Rhythms
EpisodeOptimizing Workspace for Productivity, Focus, & Creativity
PodcastHuberman Lab
Adjusting lighting throughout the day for optimal productivity doesn't require a specific critical threshold, but rather a modulation across the 24-hour cycle.
22:12 - 24:10 (01:58)
Summary
Adjusting lighting throughout the day for optimal productivity doesn't require a specific critical threshold, but rather a modulation across the 24-hour cycle. A free app called Light Meter can help measure the light in a given environment.