Horizon Vision Makes a Great Difference In My Sleep Patterns

HORIZON VISION

By “Dusty” Susan Dustin

For years I have put my work station facing a window, or at the very least, had regular breaks by looking out a window into the distance.

I have done this for my eye health and in the morning to set my internal, circadian rhythm, clock. It has made a great difference in my sleep patterns and quality of work.

But there are other benefits too it seems. On my walks from here on out, I am going to consciously seek out the horizon more often.

“Getting outdoors or looking outside deserves special mention. The neuroscientist Andrew Huberman talks about the calming effect of horizon vision on our nervous system.

When we are staring at something close up for long periods of time (think iPhone or Zoom) our brains are vigilant and focused which leads to increased levels of norepinephrine (an adrenalin like molecule) in the brain which, guess what, creates low-grade anxiety.

Sound familiar?

The antidote is to get outside and look out into the horizon, intentionally.

If you are stuck inside look out a window or even across the room for several minutes multiple times a day.

Horizon vision diminishes the brain’s vigilance and therefore lowers norepinephrine levels, which reduces anxiety.” —Dr. Michael Maddaus

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