How to Get Sunlight When You Wake Up in the Dark

Most of us wake up before the sun.. work, kids, winter, discipline.

Here’s how to still get the “morning sunlight effect” without waiting for the sun.

1. Hit a bright, concentrated light source (5 min)

A daylight lamp, ring light, or bright bathroom mirror.

Intensity matters more than the type.

2. Face the brightest direction in your home

Even if it’s dark out.

Your brain reads contrast, not sunrise.

3. Step outside the moment the sky turns gray (60–120 sec)

Not when the sun is “up.”

Clouds still count.

4. Add small movement

Neck mobility, stretches, or walking in place.

Light + movement wakes the nervous system faster.

5. Lock it in with protein + minerals

25–35g protein.

Salted water.

This stabilizes your energy curve for the day.

Bottom Line

You don’t need perfect mornings.

You need intentional ones.

WL180 is about rhythms you can actually live .. not chase.

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