SLEEP SERIES: The Dark Ages

Mar 27, 2018
Staebler blog logo

This is part two in a four-part Sleep Series | Part I: The Land of Nod…Why should we go?

We humans react to light exposure.

This ancient regulatory system controls our sleep/wake cycle by means of naturally occurring hormones called Melatonin. Melatonin causes us to feel sleepy and its production increases in the dark.

Most of us don’t get enough light in the day, and get too much light at night and that disrupts our sleep and may leave us feeling SAD (seasonal affective disorder).

Here are a few ideas of how we can control our light exposure to score a great night of sleep:

During the Day » Maximize your exposure to light
  • Sitting by the window with your morning coffee
  • Take your breaks outside and take off your sunglasses for a blast of light!
  • Open blinds and curtains
  • During the day sit by a light therapy box (mimics natural light)
In the Evening » Reduce your exposure to light
  • Dim the lights in the late evening to prepare for bed
  • Turn off the TV and the computer, and rely on low lamp light for calm activities like readingInsurance Broker Alert: Candles are perfect for low light but be sure to fully snuff them out before bed. They are a fire risk.
At Night » GO DARK
  • Take a Melatonin supplement
  • All lights off and all screens off
  • Leave your cell phone in another room
  • Minimize the use of night lights
  • Wear an eye mask

Good night and sleep tight from Staebler Insurance.

0 Comments

Submit a Comment

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Related Posts

Fun Ways to Celebrate Father’s Day in 2023

Fun Ways to Celebrate Father’s Day in 2023

Father's Day is on Sunday, June 18, and Staebler Insurance wants to make it easy for you to celebrate. We surveyed our team and compiled the most fun ways they are celebrating Dad this year! Fun Ways to Celebrate Father's Day 2023 5. Go Fishing 4. Take a Brewery Tour...

read more
What to do on Family Day in Ontario?

What to do on Family Day in Ontario?

February 21 is Family Day in Ontario and as a family-run business we know how important it is to celebrate the holiday with a fun activity. Whether you are looking to get out and enjoy the winter weather or stay cozy indoors, we’ve got you covered with our go-to ideas...

read more
What to do for KW Oktoberfest in 2021

What to do for KW Oktoberfest in 2021

Head out to the German Clubs and Micro-Festhalls While the traditional Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest celebrations are tuned down again in 2021, select German Clubs have dinner events, take out specials, and select live entertainment. In addition, there are more than...

read more