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Feel More Energized with Blue Light, Naturally.

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I know you’ve been waiting for this.

Based on feedback from my previous post (and there’s A LOT of curiosity and excitement), you all want to know one thing:

“Does the Philips goLITE BLU energy light work? Do you feel more energized, Lena?”

I’ve spent a lot of time thinking about my answer – maybe too much time – because I want to answer completely and honestly as I always do. At first, I thought I’d write a list of pros and cons… but truthfully, there weren’t many cons. Then I thought I’d share snippets of my mood diary, which is by far the most convincing argument to go out and try the goLITE BLU. But in the end, I decided a picture is worth a thousand words, so I’ll just let you decide for yourself. Your question: Do you feel more energized, well rested and happier?

My answer:
It’s true, friends – I’m feeling on top of my game, on top of the world. And here’s why I think the Philips goLITE BLU had an important role to play. 

I started using the goLITE BLU in the middle of April, so it’s been about a month and a half. At first, I’ll admit – I couldn’t possibly see how the addition of blue light would make a difference. It was a long, wet month and the sun rarely shined. I was tired, moody and craving afternoon naps for the first time since I was pregnant with Ryder nine years ago.

From my previous post: “It’s been just over two weeks and I’m hoping to see tangible results any day now.” Keep that in mind: after the first two weeks, I had yet to see results. Therefore, if you invest in a goLITE BLU, you must realize that you may not see a difference overnight – or even after 14 nights. The real turning point for me was at the 3.5-week mark; the first thing I noticed was that I was no longer dragging my feet at 3:00pm. My usual burst of morning energy continued well into the day and I found myself to be productive for an extended period (without having to refuel with caffeine).

The second indication that the addition of blue light therapy was working? Mentally, I felt more alert. Friends and family will verify that of late, I’d been complaining about being in a “mental fog”. For a writer, the inability to concentrate is not only undesirable – it’s also really bad for business. Along with the increased energy I’ve been experiencing, I also believe I’ve achieved a heightened state of alertness. It’s a wonderful feeling!

But truly, the most telling indicator of success for me is the trend to a happier, more positive mood. When I first started using my goLITE BLU, my daily mood diary included the words “tired”, “blah”, “overwhelmed” and “indecisive”. Within six weeks, I’ve transitioned to “determined”, “thankful”, “optimistic” and best of all… “happy”.
Now here’s my caveat. While most of my testing took place over a rainy and unseasonably cold spring, we are moving to warmer temperatures and longer, sunnier days. Could natural weather patterns and the upcoming season have influenced my shift in mood? It’s possible, but that wouldn’t account for my increase in energy or focus. Therefore, I remain convinced that the goLITE BLU is an effective tool for boosting an overall feeling of wellness.

Ready to make a positive change? Use the Philips goLITE BLU energy light for at least 15 minutes naturally improves your mood and energy level whenever you need it. (Using it for longer is absolutely safe.) The pure, blue light increases your energy naturally, like on a sunny day, but without the UV rays associated with sunlight – win-win!

I’ll continue to use the goLITE BLU throughout the summer as I’m addicted to the results. Check it out! If not for yourself, it makes a wonderful gift for Father’s Day. For more information on Philips goLITE BLU, visit www.philips.ca.

This post is sponsored by Philips. The opinions on this blog, as always, are my own.

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Comments

  1. Judy Cowan

    It does sound like it is helping, might have to invest in one for the winter when I find my energy lacking and my mood not as good, worth giving it a try.

  2. Jenn Erin

    I’m glad it is working so well for you. The goLITE BLU definitely sounds like something I need in my life. It would actually make an awesome gift for someone in college as well.

  3. Elizabeth Matthiesen

    What an interesting post, I’ve been reading more about this blue light recently and it certainly sounds very intriguing.

  4. Debbie White Beattie

    I’ve never heard of this before but if it helped you feel better then that’s all that counts

  6. kathy downey

    goLITE BLU definitely sounds like something I need to look into,glad it’s working so well for you !

  8. Kristi Friesen

    I’m glad to hear that it really has helped you, I’d love to also be able to get through that afternoon slump that so often plagues me!

  9. Stephanie LaPlante

    Thanks for sharing your experience. My father is bipolar and I’ve always wondered if something like this would help.

  11. Treen Goodwin

    wow sounds awesome , i will def have to look into it for sure , thanks for sharing :)

  12. Tania B

    I, too, need to use the good old blue light during those dark and cold months. I wasn’t sure at first that it worked but then I realized that I was able to do so much more than I was prior to using the blue light. If you have any doubts – just try it!

  14. Debbie White Beattie

    Again I’ll say I’ve never really heard of this light and how it helps to make you feel better but if it works then you can’t argue with the results

  15. HEIDI C.

    I have heard a lot of good things about using blue lights as a remedy for low mood, fatigue and lack of energy. I would love to try this and can’t wait to read about your ongoing results.

  18. Ron

    I’d wondered if these machines helped with energy and mood so it was great to read this review.

  19. Kirsten G

    I have looked into one of these but was hesitant to buy because I didn’t have any reliable feedback about them. Thanks for sharing. I’m definitely going to look into buying one this fall.

  20. Kristy

    Sounds like this is a good investment for those long.cold winter months when energy and mood levels are low. Thanks for the thoughtful review.

  22. nicky

    Looks so useful! I’d love to try this as I work in a windowless office and I feel the effects of the lack of sunlight in my eyes, that’s for sure.