Light Management

Overview

A targeted journey for mastering one of the most powerful tools in night shift living, light. Whether you need to stay sharp through long nights or wind down when daylight is still streaming in, this track helps you use light to your advantage. You’ll learn when to welcome it, when to block it, and how to create lighting that supports your energy, sleep, and body clock. The goal: make light work for you, not against you.

Build your personalized light management plan

Choose your own night shift light initiatives or follow our recommended defaults. Move at a pace that works for you, putting each lighting strategy into action for lasting results.

What you’ll work on

• Alertness Boosting: Use bright light exposure during shifts to stay awake and focused.
• Wind-Down Lighting: Transition to dim, warm lighting before rest to signal your body to relax.
• Daylight Blocking: Layer blackout solutions and sunglasses to control light when you need to sleep.
• Circadian Support: Time your light exposure to align with your natural body clock and shift needs.
• Portable Light Tools: Incorporate light boxes, wearable devices, or task lighting for flexible control.

Time to Completion

The total time to completion depends on the initiatives you select and the pace in which you would like to go. Each section offers in-depth guidance and practical tasks to implement.

Getting Started

Get started your way:
• Begin Setup – choose and add initiatives to build your journey.
• Skip Setup – accept the default recommendations and start right away.