In this article, we discuss Circadian rhythm or biological clock and will learn more about how to use this to our advantage.
Have you ever noticed that you could exercise or study better at certain times?
Have you noticed that you have more energy at certain times?
Are our skills and abilities affected by time?
Circadian rhythm or biological clock
Yes, our efficiency and power are affected by time. But this time is different from the time shown by your watch. Instead, an internal clock governs your body. The biological clock or circadian rhythm can affect your performance in various activities you do.
Your body has an internal biological clock to control your activities. Some hormones are secreted at night, while others are produced during the day. For this reason, some activities can be done better in the morning, but others are better at night.
Examples of activities related to the circadian rhythm
Pay attention to the following examples:
Sleep: During the night, the hormone melatonin is released to help you fall asleep. Trying to fall asleep in the morning will be harder than falling asleep at night (even if you’ve been up all day).
Eating: Your stomach digests food better in the morning, so eating a significant amount before bed will make you fat.
Exercising: You can exercise better during the day than at night.
Energy: Your energy will be more during the day than at night.
Do not fight with your body’s biological clock!
Your highest efficiency will be achieved when your biological clock perfectly harmonizes with your activities. Moving against the body’s natural clock (for example, staying awake at night and sleeping during the day) will make life very difficult for you. Because not only will you suffer at night, but you will also not be able to sleep deeply during the day. This issue will cause you many losses, the simplest and most common of which is weakening your immune system, and as a result, more colds will happen to you.
What controls the circadian rhythm?
But what is the controlling factor of this internal biological clock?
Yes, light! Light is the factor that controls the internal biological clock and gives you energy so that you can work well.
On the other hand, staying in the dark will have the opposite effect. The positive thing is that you can use this issue to your advantage. Therefore, by using artificial light, you can change and control your internal clock.
How to use the body’s biological clock to your advantage?
Think of your biological clock as a regular clock that moves at a certain speed. This speed can be fast or slow. By staying in front of the sun, you slow down the clock and increase the time left until your energy runs out.
Pay attention to these examples:
- If you want to stay the night to finish your work, ensure your light source is in the fitting room.
- If you have enough light, you must sleep later because your body’s biological clock is fooled.
- If you are going to wake up early tomorrow morning, make sure that your environment is completely dark while you sleep.
Therefore, the key to increasing efficiency is finding the best time to do your activities. This will make your life more productive and happy.
