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Summer is the season of sunshine, BBQs, and longer days — but it’s also the season of terrible sleep.
If you’ve found yourself waking up earlier and feeling groggy lately, you’re not alone.
Bright, early sunrises can seriously mess with your sleep cycle — and your overall health.
Let’s explore why summer light disrupts your rest — and how BlindsInABox blackout blinds can fix it.
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☀️ Why Light Controls Your Sleep
Your body runs on a natural clock called your circadian rhythm.
This rhythm is deeply influenced by light and darkness.
When light hits your eyes, it sends signals to your brain to wake up and stop producing melatonin — the sleep hormone.
In the darker months, sunrise occurs later (7–8 AM).
But in summer? Sunrise can hit before 5 AM — flooding your room with light when your body still needs rest.
Result:
• Early wake-ups
• Disrupted REM sleep
• Poor energy levels
• Mood swings
• Increased stress
Not ideal for enjoying those summer days!
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🛌 Summer’s Double Sleep Problem: Morning Light & Evening Light
It’s not just early mornings.
Late sunsets (past 9 PM) also make it harder for your brain to feel sleepy in the evening.
You might go to bed later… only to wake up earlier.
Double sleep loss. Double exhaustion.
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🚫 Why Regular Curtains Won’t Save You
Think your regular curtains are enough?
Think again.
Even thick curtains often let gaps of light in — especially around the sides and tops.
That tiny strip of light is enough to wake your brain.
True blackout requires a perfect seal.
BlindsInABox delivers that — in minutes, without drilling or damaging your windows.
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🖤 How BlindsInABox Saves Your Sleep
✅ Total blackout — blocks 99% of light
✅ Installs in 5 minutes with adhesive tabs
✅ No tools, screws, or damage
✅ Ideal for renters, renovators, and families
✅ Portable for holidays, rentals, or home use
You’ll feel the difference after one night: deeper sleep, later wakeups, cooler mornings.
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🌡️ Bonus: Cooler Bedrooms Too!
Light = heat.
By blocking sunlight, BlindsInABox also helps keep bedrooms cooler — reducing heat gain by up to 5–7 degrees.
This means:
• Less tossing and turning
• Lower energy bills (less need for fans!)
• Better quality sleep during heatwaves
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✨ Sleep Smart This Summer
Don’t let sunrise steal your sleep (or your mood).
Protect your summer sleep with BlindsInABox blackout blinds — and feel the difference overnight.
And this May, save big with 25% off sitewide! 🎉
👉 Shop Now at www.blindsinabox.co.uk