If your mornings are anything like mine, you struggle to wake up and get out of bed in the morning. I set multiple alarms in the morning to prolong my sleep. Although, only recently have I found a good way to actually wake up and stay up. It does call for some will-power, though.

Sunlight in the morning is the most efficient way to start your morning (when possible). Within the first hour, exposure to sunlight can improve your health in a lot of different ways. Other than that, it just feels good to be in the sunlight in the morning for a little while. The benefits are listed in the sections below.

Motivation

Getting up in the morning at the time that you want is winning a battle against yourself. Getting up, and going outside for a bit instead of scrolling your phone or turning on the TV is optimal. You can motivate yourself throughout the day by starting the day out right. If you aren’t sold, keep reading.

Nocturnal Melatonin Production

When you are exposed to sunlight in the morning, you are able to sleep better at night. This is because of nocturnal melatonin production occurring before the night. The sunlight that you receive in the morning starts a cycle or rhythm In melatonin that’s correlates to when you get tired. So, if you are having trouble getting to sleep at night, try getting some sunlight in the morning.

Health Benefits

Other than getting your sleep schedule correct and gaining motivation, there are also some major benefits to your health that occur. Exposure to sunlight or bright light in the morning can help fight insomnia, premenstrual syndrome, and seasonal affective disorder. Also, the vitamin D that comes from the sun can help get your daily nutrition.