This tip sounds almost poetic, but the science behind it is solid. Early daylight exposure plays a key role in regulating your circadian rhythm—your body’s internal clock. Just a few minutes of natural light helps reset your brain for the day, improving mood, hormonal balance, and eventually… sleep.

Alekseev recommends stepping out into the light as soon as possible after waking. No need for a grand nature walk. Just stand on the balcony or outside your front door. Look up. Breathe. Let your brain register: it’s morning.

3. Enjoy a glass of wine—slowly, and with someone

While many health professionals recommend avoiding alcohol altogether, Alekseev takes a more nuanced view. If you’re in good health, he says, there may be value in the occasional ritual of sharing a glass of red wine—not for the alcohol itself, but for what the act represents.

A slow sip at the end of the day, ideally in the company of someone you enjoy or while watching the sunset, can become a moment of connection, reflection, and rest. “It’s not about the wine,” he says. “It’s about pausing.”

The big idea

None of these habits require money, apps, or equipment. They’re not revolutionary, just deeply human. Stepping away from your screen, stepping into sunlight, savoring a moment—these are things we’ve always known how to do, but have simply forgotten in the blur of modern life.

And as Alekseev reminds us, it’s these small moments—done consistently—that help us slow down, reset, and live more fully.