Improve Workplace Performance With Natural Light
Improve Workplace Performance With Natural Light
Many people do not realise just how powerful and beneficial natural light really is, especially because the media is always talking about how dangerous the sun’s rays are to the skin. While there are certainly dangers involved with spending long periods of time out in the sun without protection from clothing and non-chemical based sunscreens, there are also many health benefits that come with spending a few minutes exposed to natural light every day.
When it comes to workplaces, people actually perform better when they are exposed to natural light through a skylight or even through their office windows. Continue reading to learn more about this interesting phenomenon and how you can go about improving your workplace, whether you run your own business or you work from your home office.
Being Exposed to Natural Light Improves Sleep
Being Exposed to Natural Light Improves Sleep
When workers are exposed to more natural light throughout the workday, they are actually able to sleep better at night. And when employees can sleep more soundly throughout the night, they can awaken refreshed and ready to take on the day the next morning. This leads to better job performance overall. This is probably because exposure to natural light helps to regulate an individual’s circadian rhythms.
Improved Mood Results from Exposure to Sunlight
Improved Mood Results from Exposure to Sunlight
When employees are exposed to natural sunlight through their office windows, they feel better overall. And happier workers perform better as well. This is because natural light boosts serotonin levels in the brain, and this stimulates action and interaction among employees, resulting in better output.
Sunlight Improves the Health of Workers
Sunlight Improves the Health of Workers
ht Improves the Health of Workers
Exposure to sunlight stimulates the body’s own production of vitamin D. This nutrient is very important for overall health, but a lot of people are deficient in it because they spend the majority of their time stuck indoors without exposure to enough sunlight. But having plenty of windows throughout the office and allowing the light to shine in at all times of the year will expose workers to it, thereby allowing their bodies to produce this vitamin, which improves immune function and can help them stay healthier so that they do not have to call out sick as often.
Reap More Energy Savings
Reap More Energy Savings
By pulling aside the curtains and lifting those blinds, you can let more sunlight in and reduce the need for artificial lighting throughout the workplace. The more you can keep your harsh fluorescent lights off, the better your workers will feel and the more money you can save on your energy bills. So, whether you are a freelancer who works from home or you are a business manager with an office full of workers, keep the windows open to let the light in and replace the need for artificial lights that cost money.
Getting enough sunlight throughout the day is very important both for the health of your body as well as the work that you produce. Sunlight can do wonderful things, including boost your serotonin levels to make you happier while also regulating your circadian rhythms to help you sleep and awaken rejuvenated.
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The author of this post is Robert Red, an employee at PL Skylights, leading custom skylight manufacturers. Robert likes watching movies and going to the theatres.
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Comments
Thank you Timothy and Sandy and most definitely. I moved my desk from the front of the house to the back as we get sunshine all day at the back and definitely makes a difference to how you feel.
Natural light just makes you feel cheerful and ready to work. I know for a fact that those gloomy, dreary days make me feel gloomy and dreary and I don't seem to have much ambition. Thanks for sharing this, Merle.
Thanks for sharing Merle!
Thank you Terri, appreciate that. Have a great weekend.
Shared it on Linkedin too.
I love the outdoors and the sunlight. I enjoyed reading your post and found it to be very informative Merle. Thank you for sharing it here today. I have shared it on Facebook and tweeted.