It's easy to assume that we'd be happier if we lived somewhere with more sunshine. But how much does sunlight actually matter?
In this episode of Office Hours, I examine what the research says about the relationship between sunlight and happiness, why some people benefit more than others, and how much sunlight you really need. I also share three practical ways to build healthier light habits.
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Referenced:
• The Meaning of Your Life: Finding Purpose in an Age of Emptiness
• The Pursuit of Happiness with Arthur Brooks
• The Meaning of Your Life Retreats
• Outdoor daylight exposure and longer sleep promote wellbeing under COVID‐19 mandated restrictions
• What is seasonal affective disorder?
• Potential Role of Vitamin D for the Management of Depression and Anxiety
• Insufficient Sun Exposure Has Become a Real Public Health Problem
• Does Living in California Make People Happy? A Focusing Illusion in Judgments of Life Satisfaction
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