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Who this helps
Common struggles
Get outside within 30 minutes of waking. Expose eyes to natural light for 5-10 minutes.
Increase outdoor time to 15-20 minutes. Notice improved alertness and mood.
Add a morning walk or stretching outdoors. Multiply the circadian and health benefits.
Sleep better, wake energized, feel balanced. Your internal clock is synchronized.
“I made more progress on a steady early bedtime and regular 5am gym for a long time than I've done in years! Plus lost 20lb so far as a result of that and diet just through this system.”
Alex G.
“I feel like I can finally take my life in a direction that I find meaningful and I'm excited to see where it goes.”
Kevin H.
Morning sunlight regulates your circadian rhythm, improves sleep quality, boosts mood, and increases vitamin D production. It's one of the simplest ways to optimize your health.
Just 10-15 minutes of morning sunlight is enough to trigger the benefits. The plan provides specific timing recommendations based on your location and season.
Even on cloudy days, outdoor light is significantly brighter than indoor lighting. For very dark climates, the plan includes alternatives like light therapy boxes or timing outdoor activities strategically.
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Neuroscientist and tenured professor in the Department of Neurobiology at the Stanford University School of Medicine. Host of the Huberman Lab podcast.
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Built for follow-through
Most programs tell you what to do. This one helps you actually do it.
Stay accountable with a buddy, a small group, or go solo. You choose — the support is there either way.
Proven programs with a clear finish line and enough guidance to keep the next step concrete.
A 60-second check-in — by app, SMS, or email. No guilt if you miss one. Just keep going.
Every check-in earns points. Every week builds on the last. You can see exactly how far you've come.
It reads your check-ins and gives you an analysis: what's working, what's slipping, and what to do next. Guidance based on your actual behavior, not guesswork.
Choose how you start
Start when you choose
Adjust timing as needed.
Start with the cohort
Same schedule together.
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