We live in Norway, and every September it becomes obvious: the nights get longer, mornings colder, and daylight hours shrink fast. Summer’s long evenings are behind us, and suddenly you’re back under artificial lights, huddled up against the cooing weather. I mean, I will admit it, I have had a blanket over me already, have you? The changing colours, the changing scenery, it’s beautiful, yes, but also challenging for your body.

Have you noticed how your sleep sometimes feels lighter? How your energy dips sooner in the evening—or maybe not at all because your brain won’t “switch off” under the glare of LED lamps? Maybe you’ve also felt that strange static disconnection after spending the day indoors with little contact with nature, especially when bare feet on grass is no longer an option. If you see my videos on instagram, you will see I'm still out there with my feet on the grass, but I admit it is getting colder and I can see why many might have already stopped grounding/earthing/jording.

These are not small issues. In Norway, the seasonal shift hits harder because the difference in light and grounding opportunities is so extreme. And this is exactly when grounding sheets (jording laken) and blue light blocking glasses (blålys briller) become less of a “biohacker’s luxury” and more of a necessity.

The Strain of September Darkness

Think about it: in June, you step outside and soak in the midnight sun. (or at least go outside and it is still light even in Drammen). Your body is flooded with natural light cues. You walk barefoot, swim in fjords, hike mountain trails. You are grounded without even trying, you inundated with natural light signals almost every minute of every day. Now, some of that can be argued into a negative, the light signals are simply too much and i understand that, but at least they are natural and you can mitigate those with black out curtains for sleeping.

But in September? Darkness after dinner, or at least before bed. Colder floors indoors. Shoes on every time you step outside. Screens and overhead LEDs become your main light source. Your biology feels the change before you consciously do.

• Less daylight means weaker circadian signals.
• More artificial light means more blue light after sunset.
• Less barefoot contact with the earth means less grounding and electron flow.

The result? Poorer sleep, restless energy, more inflammation, and a brain that struggles to adapt. You aren't alone! I am English and unless I make an effort, I struggle with the magnitude of change from summer to winter. Red light therapy, grounding and appropriate light have been game changers in how I am able to cope.

Why Grounding Sheets and Mats Matter Now

Grounding (or earthing/jording) is simple: connecting your body to the earth’s electrical field. In summer, it happens naturally - bare feet on grass, lying on the beach, swimming in the sea/fjord. But as September moves in, those moments almost vanish. Think about it now - when was the last time you spent a significant period in barefeet on a natural surface?

Grounding sheets and grounding mats recreate that connection indoors. By plugging into a grounded outlet or through a metal pin in the ground (my favourite), they allow your body to discharge excess electrical buildup and absorb the earth’s natural frequencies and electrons - even while you sleep.

What does this mean for you in September and the long months ahead?

• Deeper sleep: Your nervous system calms more easily at night.
• Less inflammation: Grounding is linked to reduced pain and faster recovery.
• Daily connection: Even if you can’t walk barefoot outside, your body doesn’t “forget” the earth.

It’s not about replacing nature. It’s about keeping a lifeline to it when nature becomes harder to reach.

Why Blue Light Blockers Are Critical in Autumn

If summer gives you too much sun, autumn/winter can give you too much artificial light. By September, your evenings are filled with LED bulbs, phone screens, laptops, and TVs—all blasting blue light into your eyes at the exact moment your brain should be winding down.

Blue light tells your brain “it’s daytime.” It suppresses melatonin. That’s fine at 9 in the morning but devastating at 9 at night.

Blue light blocking glasses help solve this mismatch. They filter out the wavelengths that keep your brain awake, letting your circadian rhythm reset itself naturally. It is not ideal, but it is a good start.

This is especially important in Norway:

• Short days + long nights = fragile circadian balance.
• Artificial light indoors becomes dominant.
• Poor melatonin release worsens the seasonal struggle many people already feel (fatigue, mood dips, restless sleep).

By simply wearing blue light blockers in the evening, you can give your brain the darkness signal it needs—even when your home is brightly lit. An even better solution in the short term is to wear blue light blocking glasses and turn off almost all lights in the house that aren't red/orange/incandescent. This will allow you skin to receive similar singnals to your eyes in the wavelengths of light they are receiving.

The Double Effect: Grounding + Blue Light Blocking

You could pick one, but in September and into winter the real power is in combining both.

• Grounding restores your body’s electrical connection.
• Blue light blockers restore your brain’s light connection.

Together, they create a natural reset each night: calmer nerves, better melatonin, deeper sleep, less stress. I saw it on the news today, already they are talking about sickness levels rising - get ahead and help your body by maintain two vital systems for health - your sleep and your charge!

How to Start This Autumn

• Use a grounding sheet on your bed to reconnect every night.
• Add a desk grounding mat if you spend long hours working indoors.
• Put on blue light blockers two hours before bed.
• Keep seeking real daylight when possible—take a short walk at lunch, open curtains wide in the morning.

The combination isn’t a magic cure. It’s a practical way to keep your biology aligned as we move into the darker half of the year.

Why I Focus on This for Norwegians

I test every product myself. I’ve spent years studying light, magnetism, and biology, and I know how much harder the seasonal shift can feel in Norway compared to other countries. That’s why I bring in tools that are not gimmicks but grounded in science—and in daily experience.

You don’t have to wait until December when you’re exhausted, inflamed, and desperate for better sleep. September is the time to start.

References

• Chevalier, G., et al. (2012). Earthing: Health Implications of Reconnecting the Human Body to the Earth's Surface Electrons. Journal of Environmental and Public Health.
• Cajochen, C., et al. (2005). High sensitivity of human melatonin, alertness, thermoregulation, and heart rate to short wavelength light. Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism.
• Harvard Health (2012). Blue light has a dark side. Harvard Medical School.
• Chevalier, G. (2010). The Effect of Grounding the Human Body on Mood. Psychological Reports.