If your blinds and curtains are open in the morning as you wake, this can have a positive impact on sleep. A study last year found that getting sunlight before 10am improved sleep quality. Light at night can stop you releasing melatonin, which tells your body it's bedtime. But we need sunlight in the daytime, especially in the morning. It helps our bodies set their biological clocks.
The off-season is usually thought of as downtime for athletes who have been working hard all season, but for NBA All-Star Jaylen Brown, it is anything but idle. He sees the summer as a time to focus on intentional preparation as well as recovery, setting the tone for the taxing season ahead. Jaylen Brown understands the importance of seeing recovery as both mental and physical.