I love the office in my new house! I had one problem, though – it can be quite dull on cold, grey days. So for the past couple of weeks, I’ve been using The Upp Light from Upp Wellbeing.
About The Upp Light
We all know that there are many benefits to natural daylight. The Upp Light is an ultra-thin panel that can be mounted on the walls or hung on a ceiling. It simulates the full spectrum of natural daylight. So it’s essentially bringing the outdoors indoors!
It’s a great way to create a healthier and happier environment at work or home. It can help improve mood, sleep and overall well-being, just like SAD lights. Please note that this is not a medical device!
Why Pick The Upp Light?
It looks great!
The thin panel looks great on the wall. It’s 60×60 cm so you get a great amount of light without it being bulky or obtrusive.
Soft light
The light is soft on the eyes, so it provides a great environment for working and relaxing in!
Energy Efficient
With an output of only 45W, this light costs around 9p for 8 hours of use.
Versatile
It can be used in many places. As it’s light and thin, it’s easy to move from room to room. Just hang it on the wall like a mirror, this makes it easy to use existing wall hangings if you want to move it from your office to the living room, for example. Just make sure the wall hanging is secure!
Helps Your Circadian Rhythm
Using the light early in the morning helps circadian rhythm, which is your body’s natural 24-hour cycle that regulates things such as your sleep/wake cycles and hormones. This means it can help you not only feel more awake but also sleep better, too.
Great for videos and photos
This is not the intended use, but as a full-time blogger who also does YouTube videos, this light is great for brightening up my videos and photos! And it doesn’t give off lots of heat like studio lights.
How I Use The Upp Light
It’s advised to use the light where you spend most of your mornings. For me, that’s my office. I’m usually in the office from 9:30 – 2:30 pm on weekdays. At the weekend, I may be in there first thing in the morning before my family wakes up. I have it on most of the time I’m at the office.
It’s like sitting out in the sun first thing in the morning, it helps your body feel more awake, and your brain feels energised to work. It’s really helped me with those after-lunch slumps I often get!
It’s best not to use it after 6 pm as it can make it hard for you to sleep, but if you are a night shift worker, it can be used to help you shift your sleep pattern.
Or if you do need to stay up late and work for some reason, you can use it a bit later to stop you getting tired, but turn it off at least an hour before you want to sleep.
Has It Worked For Me?
So far, so good! I feel much more productive when using this lamp every day. I just feel more inspired to work and have more energy. I really notice the difference when I turn it off. I’ve really struggled during Janaury when it’s been cold and grey outside, although my desk faces a window, so I have a lovely view of the garden, it’s just not the same when it’s drizzly and windy!
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That’s so great!
Danielle Writes
I love it! I am a person who prefers well-lit spaces, it makes me feel more energetic. It also complements the decor very well, your office looks great.
How cool.. I had never heard of this before.