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Last week marked the annual council meeting which is also the 18th Good Light Group meeting! At every council meeting, we discuss our achievements so far and the future plans of our group. Please see the overview of the meeting below. You can watch all five parts of the meeting here: Opening, agenda and review 2023 Financials 2023-2024 Plan 2024 Socio-economic impact and Lighting Designer Guide Health, Well-being and HRM community & Alliance and Lobby

When we think about dangers in the office, we often worry about immediate and visible hazards, such as fires, which result in clear protocols and substantial insurance claims in the aftermath of such events. However, there are other dangers in the office that might not be immediately noticeable but can still harm our health over time. Insufficient lighting, poor air quality, and improper desk setups can lead to problems such as difficulty sleeping, increased illness, or headaches. Photo by Damir Kopezhanov on Unsplash For instance, inadequate lighting can strain our eyes and disrupt our body clocks, making it hard to get a good night’s sleep—and good sleep is essential for our well-being! Poor air quality in the office can lead to breathing difficulties, reduced focus, and feeling sick. These issues are often symptoms of "sick buildings," which lack clean air, proper lighting, or comfortable arrangements, though we might not notice these problems until they affect our health. People who work in ‘sick buildings’ are able to make insurance claims if they become ill due to poor air quality and incorrect temperatures, but what about light which is equally important. Currently, many building owners do not implement changes until they are required to do so. If workers could voice their concerns about becoming ill because of the building, it would encourage owners to pay more attention to the building's health. Ensuring our offices have clean air, sufficient light, and proper setups is crucial. It can make everyone healthier and happier at work and save the business money on sick leave.

When the sun comes out on a cloudy day, it often makes people happy. This isn't just a coincidence; it's the profound impact that natural light has on our mood and mental state. But did you know that sunlight can also spark a surge in creativity? Sunlight plays a crucial role in regulating our biological rhythms, and when in sync, it uplifts our mood, well-being, and happiness. This improved mood can open the doors to enhanced creativity. If you wish to bring good light into your life, watch our latest animations, click here: Try | Home | Good Light Group | Foundation Good light supports us in everything we do. Good light has a great positive impact on our experience of energy, sleep, happiness and health.

Bright light can make us feel immediately more alert and focused. Exposure to sufficient bright light during the day makes you feel more productive, focused and energetic. Go for a walk, sit within one meter of a window when inside and use artificial light that mimics daylight. If you wish to bring good light into your life, watch our latest animations, click here: Try | Home | Good Light Group | Foundation Good light supports us in everything we do. Good light has a great positive impact on our experience of energy, sleep, happiness and health.

Our body has a daylight detector: light-sensitive cells in our eyes, called “spheres". These connect to the part of the brain called the biological clock that regulates our body’s daily rhythms. The daylight detector also connects to parts of our brain that regulate our alertness and mood. These light-sensitive cells, play a crucial role in synchronizing our internal circadian rhythms with the external light-dark cycle. This animation illustrates how our brain processes natural light and how it impacts our physical and psychological well-being. So spend time outdoors, sit within one meter of a window and use artificial light that mimics daylight. Regular exposure to daylight is important for maintaining a balanced and healthy lifestyle. If you wish to bring good light into your life, watch our latest animations, click here: Try | Home | Good Light Group | Foundation Good light supports us in everything we do. Good light has a great positive impact on our experience of energy, sleep, happiness and health.

Bad light can harm our experience of energy, sleep, happiness and health. Relying on excessive coffee? Having irregular hunger and a desire to snack? Bad eating habits can be a signal that your biological clock is not in sync with the time of day. When the biological clock is disrupted, often due to poor lighting conditions or lifestyle choices, it can lead to a lot of health problems. You may find yourself craving sugary snacks, overeating, or drinking an excessive amount of coffee. This is your body's way of trying to cope with the lack of energy caused by insufficient daylight or bad lighting. If you wish to bring good light into your life, watch our latest animations, click here: Try | Home | Good Light Group | Foundation Good light supports us in everything we do. Good light has a great positive impact on our experience of energy, sleep, happiness and health.

Bad light can harm our experience of energy, sleep, happiness and health. Having mood swings? Feeling down or restless? Mood problems can be a signal that your biological clock is not in sync with the time of day. Mood problems can be a signal that your biological clock is not in sync with the time of day. Our bodies are designed to respond to the natural light-dark cycle. When this cycle is disrupted, such as by excessive exposure to artificial light at night or insufficient daylight during the day, it can lead to mood swings, restlessness, and even depression. If you wish to bring good light into your life, watch our latest animations, click here: Try | Home | Good Light Group | Foundation Good light supports us in everything we do. Good light has a great positive impact on our experience of energy, sleep, happiness and health.

Bad light can harm our experience of energy, sleep, happiness and health. Daytime fatigue? Low energy? Making more errors? Energy problems can be a signal that your biological clock is not in sync with the time of day. Bad lighting doesn't just affect your energy levels; it can also disrupt your sleep patterns, mood, and overall well-being. Insufficient exposure to natural light during the day or exposure to bad electrical light can throw off your circadian rhythm, leading to a feeling of daytime fatigue, low energy, and a bad mood. If you wish to bring good light into your life, watch our latest animations, click here: Try | Home | Good Light Group | Foundation Good light supports us in everything we do. Good light has a great positive impact on our experience of energy, sleep, happiness and health.

Let’s toast to a healthier and happier new year. From improving mood to enhancing sleep, daylight is nature's present to us all. Wishing you a bright and luminous 2024 with lots of good light.

Light supports us in everything we do. Good light means the right light at the right time. It has a great positive impact on our experience of energy, sleep, happiness and health. However, not all light is good. Bad light is either too dim during the day or too bright in the evening and at night. Bad light can harm our experience of energy, sleep, happiness and health. When we receive sufficient natural light during the day, it signals our body to stay alert and active. This is why exposure to bright light, especially in the morning, can help us feel more energized and awake. Most of the time artificial light is too dim during the day. In the evening, our bodies need a decrease in light, signaling it's time to prepare for sleep. However, bright lights from screens or poorly designed indoor lighting can trick our brain into thinking it's still daytime. Bad light can harm your experience of energy, sleep, happiness and health. If you wish to bring good light into your life, watch our latest animations, click here: Try | Home | Good Light Group | Foundation Good light supports us in everything we do. Good light has a great positive impact on our experience of energy, sleep, happiness and health.

Bad light can harm our experience of energy, sleep, happiness and health. Trouble sleeping at night? Need an alarm to wake up? Waking up unrested? Low energy? Sleeping problems can be a signal that your biological clock is not in sync with the time of day. Our body operates on a circadian rhythm, which is essentially an internal 24-hour clock that regulates various physiological processes. This rhythm is influenced by daylight, which helps to synchronize our internal clock with the external world. Exposure to bad light like bright screens late at night or insufficient daylight exposure during the day, can disrupt our circadian rhythm. If you wish to bring good light into your life, watch our latest animations, click here: Try | Home | Good Light Group | Foundation Good light supports us in everything we do. Good light has a great positive impact on our experience of energy, sleep, happiness and health.

In this meeting of the Good Light Group we start with a brief update on the progress of the Good Light Group. The results of our yearly survey have been presented. The Net Promotor Score is 58%, which is very high. Watch the update Malgo Kenyon Malgo Kenyon talks about Lumie, an organization that's been around for 32 years. She'll cover Lumie's history, how their light therapy lamps have changed over time, and their focus on helping people sleep better and have more energy. Starting back in 1991 with small light therapy lamps and the first wake-up light in 1992, Lumie has grown thanks to ongoing research and studies. Watch presentation Anneloes Opperhuizen A presentation with insights of Dr. Anneloes Opperhuizen and Dr. Marijke Gordijn latest book, The clock with thousand hands. Dr. Opperhuizen herself delves into the influence of our biological clocks on our sleep and well-being. She explains how these internal timekeepers determine whether we're early birds or night owls, significantly shaping our sleep patterns and times of energy. The book also highlights the lesser-known aspects of our biological clocks, including their role in when you should have your meal and when the body is optimally prepared for digestion. Watch presentation