MindLabJason

# Why I Avoid Blue Light After Sunset We live in a world full of screens. Phones, laptops, TVs — they’re everywhere.   But did you know that **blue light from these screens can disrupt your sleep, strain your eyes, and mess with your focus**? That’s why I made one change that’s improved my health more than I expected:   **I avoid blue light exposure after sunset.** --- ## 👓 My Personal Routine Even though I’ve always had good vision, I started wearing **blue light blocking glasses** a few years ago — especially when I use my **monitor, phone, or any screen at night**. It’s now a non-negotiable habit.   If I’m looking at a screen, I’m wearing the glasses.   --- ## 💡 What Is Blue Light, and Why Does It Matter? Blue light is a high-energy visible (HEV) light emitted from digital devices.   While it helps us stay alert during the day, **exposure after sunset can confuse our brain into thinking it's still daytime.** This leads to: - Disrupt...

 # What I Don’t Do Anymore in the Morning For years, my mornings were rushed, cluttered, and noisy — not from the outside world, but from within.   Now, I've stopped doing a few things that seemed small but made a big difference in how my day begins. --- --- ## 🚫 No More Breakfast — And I Feel Better I practice **intermittent fasting**, so I skip breakfast.   At first, it felt strange. But over time, I noticed more mental clarity and less sluggishness in the morning. Eating later gives my body more time to reset.   And surprisingly, I feel **more focused and energized**. --- ## 📵 No Scrolling First Thing The old me used to check social media or YouTube the moment I opened my eyes.   Now, I **avoid screens for the first hour** of the day. This helps me start with my own thoughts — not the noise of the internet.   I’ve regained control over my attention. --- ## 📰 I Delay the News I still read the news — just not **right away**....

 # The Quiet Power of Drinking Warm Water There was a time when I relied on coffee every day.   One cup in the morning — sometimes two if the day felt long.   It was a habit that felt harmless… until I realized how much it affected my sleep and energy rhythm. --- ## 🌿 Making the Switch I didn’t try anything drastic at first.   I just took a break — one week without coffee.   Surprisingly, my sleep quality improved. I woke up lighter, my mind less cloudy.   Since then, I’ve rarely looked back. Now I drink maybe **one cup of coffee a month**, if that. --- ## 🍵 My Warm Water Habit These days, I mostly drink **room-temperature water**.   When I want something warm, I brew **non-caffeinated teas** like: - Mint tea   - Chamomile   - Honey tea   Sometimes I enjoy **green tea or black tea** (like Earl Grey), but I avoid them after 3PM because of the caffeine. --- ## ☕ About Tea & Caffeine Yes — ...

 # Small Habits I Keep Even on Lazy Days We all have lazy days — days when motivation fades, energy dips, and even simple tasks feel heavy. But over time, I’ve discovered that what keeps me grounded on those slow days isn’t some grand productivity hack.   It’s the *small, quiet habits* I keep — the ones that don’t require much willpower but gently guide me back to myself. --- ### 🌿 I Make the Bed — No Matter Where I Am Whether I wake up late, sleep at someone else’s house, or stay in a hotel — I still make the bed. It’s not about neatness.   It’s about choosing order over chaos, calm over rush.   That simple act reminds me: this is my space, and I take care of it. --- ### ☁️ I Do Light Stretching or a Few Kettlebell Swings On days I skip my usual slow jogging, I at least move my body for 3–5 minutes.   Just a few kettlebell swings in my room.   It’s not about fitness. It’s about staying connected to my body. --- ### 📋 I Use a Simp...