Concur. Color and brightness-changing LED bulbs make a big difference.

Google passive-aggressively reminding me on my phone to set a consistent bed time doesn't mitigate the reality of a changing work cycle.

It amazes me that so many people don't instinctively know that artificial light is tiring.

I use as little as possible of it. If it's dark, it's dark. It's not something we need to fear (anymore).

I did the same thing once I started really playing with Home Assistant. There's a wonderful little add-on/integration/whatever name you use now called Adaptive Lighting that can use those kinds of bulbs to change the temperature automatically as the day goes on (either fixed times, or with the sun). Not only do I not have to do it myself but I have them all timed with f.lux (and other computer and phone versions) so that it just all happens without me noticing. I can't say I notice a huge difference in my sleep but it does end up making all the lighting more pleasant all the time since it'll match (as close as you can) with sunlight during the day around noon and then start setting with the sun until it's about as red as everything can go after sundown.

https://community.home-assistant.io/t/new-adaptive-lighting-...

Any preferred brands on LED lightbulbs? Have gotten good mileage just out of f.lux for roughly the same reasons, would be glad to take it to the next level.

I'm using Philips Hue, and I'm quite satisfied with them. That being said, I know there are way more options to choose from now compared to when I bought these bulbs about three years ago. I'd recommend checking out a local lighting supply store and playing around with the options. Best Buy and Lowe's carry smart lights but I think they're starting to only carry one or two brands. You'll get more exposure from a specialty LED supplier.

I personally use some home depot branded zigbee bulbs myself. They only do the white temp changing and not rgb but they work rather well in my lamps and other fixtures. I use Home Assistant to do it but I suspect it could be done with any smart home system that supports zigbee lights.

I did the exact same thing with the exact same source of inspiration! Worked wonders.