← Office Hours with Arthur Brooks27 Jul · 45 min
The Power of Sunlight: Protocols for Better Mood, Sleep & Happiness
<p>It's easy to assume that we'd be happier if we lived somewhere with more sunshine. But how much does sunlight actually matter?</p><p>In this episode of <em>Office Hours</em>, I examine what the research says about the relationship between sunlight and happiness, why some people benefit more than others, and how much sunlight you really need. I also share three practical ways to build healthier light habits.</p><p>—</p><p><strong>Brought to you by:</strong></p><p><strong>• </strong><a href="https://noblemobile.com/arthurbrooks"><strong>Noble Mobile</strong></a>—With Noble, there is only one plan: The No-Bull Plan. It’s simple. It’s transparent. And if you use less data, you get cash back. Get an exclusive offer at:<a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbFE1RGNyMmlsVkFYSGdibnhMWnlsV1pLNFdlUXxBQ3Jtc0trRVJnNFVNY2FXbEYwdUwzUE9ZZzJOUC12Q2dud2dGYzBIQXNCcktERGo3UFhsSF9BcHp0WWxBalFEWElqTXhWM0VKa2Q5WmY4R2xrMXkxSXltdGc1dVh2X29oNHZXV2pDS3pmeHRpZnJia2JSaEhwMA&q=https%3A%2F%2Fnoblemobile.com%2Farthurbrooks&v=zKIVzjBC2H0"><u> </u></a><a href="https://noblemobile.com/arthurbrooks"><u>https://noblemobile.com/arthurbrooks</u></a> </p><p><strong>• </strong><a href="https://go.helixsleep.com/audio-partner/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=audio&utm_campaign=brooks"><strong>Helix Sleep</strong></a>—A mattress designed for every body. Go to <a href="http://helixsleep.com/brooks"><u>helixsleep.com/brooks</u></a> for 20% off sitewide, 25% off Luxe Mattresses, and 30% off Elite Mattresses for their Fourth of July Sale—Extended!</p><p><a href="http://drinklmnt.com/Arthur"></a>—</p><p><strong>Where to find Arthur Brooks: </strong></p><p>• Website: <a href="https://arthurbrooks.com/">https://arthurbrooks.com/</a></p><p>• In-person Retreats: <a href="https://retreats.arthurbrooks.com/">https://retreats.arthurbrooks.com/</a> </p><p>• Newsletter: <a href="https://www.arthurbrooks.com/newsletter">https://www.arthurbrooks.com/newsletter</a> </p><p>• X: <a href="https://x.com/arthurbrooks">https://x.com/arthurbrooks</a></p><p>• Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/arthurcbrooks/">https://www.instagram.com/arthurcbrooks/</a></p><p>• Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/ArthurBrooks/">https://www.facebook.com/ArthurBrooks/</a></p><p>• YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGuyFRjJQFGCKzfHTBvWM6A">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGuyFRjJQFGCKzfHTBvWM6A</a></p><p>• LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/arthur-c-brooks/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/arthur-c-brooks/</a></p><p>• Email: <a href="mailto:officehours@arthurbrooks.com">officehours@arthurbrooks.com</a></p><p>—</p><p><strong>Timestamps:</strong></p><p>(00:00) Intro</p><p>(06:40) What the research shows about the effects of sunlight </p><p>(07:57) What Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is </p><p>(11:40) The small percentage of people who react negatively to sunlight</p><p>(13:17) How sunlight affects mood and the role of vitamin D</p><p>(16:48) How much sunlight you need to get the benefits</p><p>(19:34) Why some people overdo it with sunlight </p><p>(27:25) Make sunshine a daily routine </p><p>(32:35) Get your morning light even without the sun </p><p>(34:23) When to avoid the light </p><p>(35:25) Why you probably don’t need to move to be by the sun </p><p>(39:38) Q&A: Finding meaning after a life change</p><p>(41:34) Q&A: Re
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