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Tuning Into Your Body’s Natural Rhythms: The Key to Mental Wellness

Have you ever wondered why you feel energized by the morning sun or start winding down as the evening sets in? It’s all thanks to our body’s internal clock, known as the circadian rhythm.

Libby Winkler
4 min readMar 3, 2024
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Tuning Into Your Body’s Natural Rhythms: The Key to Mental Wellness

Have you ever wondered why you feel energized by the morning sun or start winding down as the evening sets in?

It’s all thanks to our body’s internal clock, known as the circadian rhythm. This natural, internal process regulates our sleep-wake cycle and repeats roughly every 24 hours. But here’s the kicker: it doesn’t just dictate when we feel sleepy or awake; it’s deeply intertwined with our mental health. Let’s dive into the world of circadian rhythms and uncover how syncing with them can lead to a happier, healthier mind.

The Rhythm That Rules Us

Our circadian rhythms are like the maestro of an orchestra, conducting various bodily functions with precision and grace.

They influence our hormone levels, body temperature, metabolism, and, yes, our mood and cognitive functions. When our…

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Libby Winkler
Libby Winkler

Written by Libby Winkler

Freelance writer who loves exploring the messiness of humanity, while poking around in nooks of life and shining light on all the things that make us complex..

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