Do you want to be happier? Then get up at this specific time, scientists confirm

To improve your well-being, the time you wake up is an essential component. And it's supported by several studies in chronobiology. 

While the time you go to bed or the amount of sleep are often cited as factors for "sleeping well", the time you wake up is also essential. This element is, as noted by the website JV Tech, closely linked to our physical and mental balance. 

According to a study published in the journal Chronobiology International, it's beneficial to adapt our sleep to the sun's natural cycles. By waking up at the same time as sunrise, the quality of our sleep is significantly improved. Furthermore, this early rising would promote the production of endorphins, commonly known as the "happiness hormones". More so, these chronobiological adaptations could even extend our life expectancy. 

Taking inspiration from the Land of the Rising Sun

These scientific observations align with the rituals found in Japan, the Land of the Rising Sun. A country where citizens tend to have a particularly long life expectancy. The seasonal rhythm there is specific: waking up around 7am in winter, and between 5am and 6am when the summer period arrives. Such habits allow for better synchronisation with natural light, essential for our hormonal and emotional balance, notes JV Tech.

Moreover, taking Japanese practices as sources of inspiration could also bring us increased calm and tranquility. In Japan, the day begins with a meditation session, with gentle activities such as yoga or reading. A bubble of serenity before facing the rest of the day. Morning stress, characteristic of Western populations, is thus avoided by the Japanese. 

It goes without saying that each individual has their own rhythm, their own internal clock (or chronotype). Thus, some people will feel better waking up at 5am, while others will prefer to wake up later, without it affecting their well-being or productivity. 

(MH with Raphaël Liset - Source: JV Tech - Illustration: ©Unsplash)