Have you ever timed up your steps with a friend’s as you walk on the sidewalk? Or synced up your steps to match a pattern of tiles on the ground? Our bodies know what it’s like to find a groove, a pattern, a rhythm. It turns out, that’s not just true for your feet—it’s also […]
You fall asleep just fine… but then suddenly you’re wide awake at 3:00 AM, staring at the ceiling. Sound familiar? If this happens often, your internal clock, or circadian rhythms, might be playing a bigger role than you think. Let’s break it down with an analogy. Your Sleep System is Like a Water Cooler Picture […]
If you’ve ever struggled with sleep after a late-night screen binge or felt extra alert during a sunny morning walk, you’ve already experienced how light affects your body. Light is one of the most powerful cues for your circadian rhythm—your body’s internal clock that regulates sleep, energy, and alertness. That’s why Arcashift includes personalized lighting […]
Sleep myths are everywhere, and let’s be honest—some of us might still follow the advice we heard once in passing, but was it ever true? These misconceptions could be messing with your rest, so let’s set the record straight on five big ones. ❌ Myth: “Drinking coffee in the afternoon won’t affect your sleep.” ✅ […]
Good sleep doesn’t come easily for everyone, and simply closing your eyes and hoping for the best isn’t the answer—it’s about aligning with your circadian rhythms to set yourself up for success. For Sleep Awareness Month, our CEO, Olivia Walch, shares three simple but powerful ways to improve your sleep using circadian science. 1. Light […]
Are you the type to jump out of bed at 5 AM, ready to take on the day, or do you hit snooze until the last possible moment? Your chronotype might explain why. According to the Munich Chronotype Questionnaire, your chronotype is based on the midpoint of your sleep on days you don’t have to […]
Who doesn’t love a good nap? Well, that depends—some people swear by them, while others fear it could disrupt their sleep. So, is napping a genius life hack or a snoozy mistake? The truth is, like with anything involving your circadian rhythms, it’s not that simple. Whether a nap works for you depends on your […]
If you’re a night owl and feel like the world is designed for early birds, you’re not imagining it. Research shows that late chronotypes face challenges that early risers don’t. Here’s a quick overview of some of what we know. Academic Disadvantages For evening types, the traditional 9-to-5 world of academics can be an uphill […]
January is the ultimate “new year, new me” season. So, it’s a great time to think about fresh habits. That’s why I wanted to drop this little reminder: syncing up with your circadian rhythms can boost your health and energy. Why? Because these rhythms play a big role in everything from when we feel awake […]
The nap planner scores naps based on the following: with more dimensions to come. How do we estimate these things? We run hundreds of simulations of how your body’s clock is shaped by your activity patterns in the normal course of running Arcashift. The nap scores are natural extensions of these simulations, taking on the […]
