Sleep & Recovery · 9 min
Resetting your circadian rhythm in 7 days
Your circadian rhythm is the internal clock that determines when you feel sleepy and alert. Travel, shifting work hours, or irregular habits can throw this rhythm off. With a focused seven-day approach, you can reset it.
In this article: What it is · How it works · Common myths · Practical tips · When to be careful
Key takeaways
- Get daylight exposure within thirty minutes of waking each day.
- Shift bedtime gradually in fifteen- to thirty-minute steps.
- Keep meal times and caffeine intake consistent.
- Dim lights and screens two hours before bed.
- See a doctor for prolonged insomnia or suspected sleep disorders.
Written by Jochem Nohlmans, founder of Somora.