How should I get sunlight in the morning in the winter?
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Get outdoors for morning daylight as soon as you can after waking; in winter, spend longer outside when it’s overcast. You don’t need to see the sun itself, and don’t stare at it if that’s uncomfortable.
- 1. Exposure time: Aim for about 10 minutes when there’s some cloud cover and 20–30 minutes when it’s densely overcast or rainy.
- 2. Skip glass; use a lamp if needed: Window or windshield light isn’t an effective substitute for being outdoors. If you can’t get outside or natural light is very limited, a bright light source such as a SAD lamp around 10,000 lux is an alternative.
- 3. Face east if practical: Facing toward the rising sun is ideal, but daylight from another direction still helps; eastward is better, not essential.
- 4. Make it part of your routine: Pair the light exposure with coffee or a dog walk. If you miss a day, aim for twice as much outdoor light the next morning.
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