Student Mental Health Tip of the Week: When you wake up, step outside and notice the leaves moving in the breeze and the cool air on your skin. That simple act isn’t just refreshing; studies show that getting 5 to 10 minutes of morning sunlight helps reset your body’s internal clock. The light tells your brain to stop producing melatonin (the hormone that makes you sleepy) and boosts cortisol and serotonin, which improve your mood, focus, and energy.