The Power of Smart Lighting in Beating Winter Blues

We’ve entered the period where all the things that make winter exciting, (i.e Santa Claus and the Holidays), are over, and all we’re left with is less daylight, colder days, longer nights, and of course: the dreaded winter blues.

When we get the winter blues, we’re more prone to lower emotions and energies, and life can seem pretty gloomy while we’re experiencing this. But it doesn’t all have to be bleak and bleary. In fact, it’s possible to overcome it!

That’s right, it’s possible to stop the winter blues, and the secret weapon is LIGHTING! Lighting has a huge effect on our moods and emotions – the lack of light has been linked as one of the biggest causes of winter blues

So, does that mean it’s as simple as switching on your lights in your room? Well… not necessarily. You see, the right type of light is important too. Think of the hues of sunshine: golden streaks, with yellowy hues and a white luminescence. A regular lightbulb might not be able to capture all that, right? How about some Smart Lights?

All Nanoleaf RGB lights are smart lights that come with preset color Scenes you can access and select via the Nanoleaf app – including Sunrise and Sunset Scenes! Our Sunrise Scenes (search Vibrant Sunrise & Mellow Sunrise in the Discover tab on the Nanoleaf App) gradually transition from pre-sunrise blues to the peak golden sunrise colors that we adore, simulating an experience for our brains that’s similar to witnessing the color temperatures of an actual sunrise.

And our Sunset Scene (search Sunset) transitions from molten orangey goodness all the way to the darker blues of the nighttime, letting our bodies transition seamlessly into more restful periods.

The longer nights and shorter days of winter signal to our brains that we need more rest and less work. If you’re someone who struggles to be productive during Winter, your circadian rhythm may be to blame. Luckily, you can use your Nanoleaf lights to help hack this!

Through the Nanoleaf App, you can schedule your lights to turn on during certain days and times, like a light alarm. For the early risers, consider scheduling your Sunrise Scene to happen as you’re waking up, as an indicator to your body that you’re ready to start the day. And if you need to work into the darker hours, keep your lights on bright until you’re ready to wind down with our Sunset Scene.

Plus, all Nanoleaf Essentials products come with a Circadian Lighting feature that detects and syncs with the natural sunlight to adjust the color temperature of the lights within your home. Our Essentials Smart Bulbs and Lightstrips will automatically move the color temperature away from the blue light zone at night, so that whenever you’re ready to clock out from the day, your body will have a much easier time settling into rest. In other words, with Nanoleaf Essentials, you can stay productive and ease into your restful cycle at the same time!

The options are truly endless. Winter can feel super dark and dreary, but with tools like this, we have the power to reclaim enough energy and joy to keep us going until spring!

Are you battling the winter blues and would like some creative lighting solutions to help? Check out the Nanoleaf Shop for some amazing smart lights!

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