Your brain gets a lot of cues from the environment and one of the most powerful of these cues is daylight. When it’s light the brain thinks that it should be awake and of course it thinks that it should be asleep when it’s dark. It’s a very simple concept but one that you can use to your advantage when trying to improve your sleeping habits.
Make sure that you get plenty natural light as soon as you get up in the morning. This will help your brain to create a daily rythm that keeps you alert during the day and sleepy at night. It’s as simple as that.
Some people suffer from getting too little light, especialy in the winter months when the days are short. This condition is called Seasonal Affected Disorder or SAD. I think that we all suffer from it to some extent, feeling tired and lacking in energy in the winter then gaining enthousiasm during the spring and summer.
There are lots of reasons why it isn’t always possible for you to get the right amount of sunlight at the right times however. This is where you might be able to take advantage products that produce artificial sunlight. They are called Therapy Lights or SAD (Seasonal Affected Disorder) lights. Take a look at Therapy Lights more information. http://www.therapy-lights.thecatcollar.com