Alaska Northern Lights Aurora LightPad™ Mini - Premium 10,000-25,000 LUX Light Therapy Lamp, Boost Energy & Better Sleep, 180 LEDs, 3 Levels, 7 Yr Warranty, 120k Sold!, Lasts 20+ Yrs

I bought this for help with sleep as well as improved energy during the winter months. This product has worked well for both of those issues. It was a little pricey but worth it. Customer service is also very good. My item broke about 2 years in (honestly this was probably my fault) and I was able to send it back to see if it could be repaired. When they were unable to fix it they sent me a new one. My cat loves it too!

I live in Alaska, and the Aurora LightPad Mini has been a game-changer for those dark winter days. We keep one in the shared station at our restaurant, and everyone appreciates how it instantly boosts their mood and energy levels. It’s really bright—but that’s exactly what we need here in the far north. Even just a short session during a break seems to make the workday a little lighter (pun intended). It’s compact, easy to move around, and simple to use. If you’re looking for a way to bring a bit more light (and cheer) into your winter routine, this device definitely does the job.

I chose this particular light pad out of all the others on Amazon because this one is recommended by Dr. Laura Koniver, the Intuition Physician. I was suffering from crippling insomnia, and this was recommended in one of her blog posts. I was getting pretty desperate, so I tried a combination of grounding/earthing, blue light blockers, melatonin, 5-HTP, GABA, nervous system work, sleep hygiene, etc. as well as this light. I can't say if it was the light that did the trick, or the combination of everything, but I was able to successfully break my insomnia streak and have been sleeping AMAZING for the past couple months. My hubby has to wake up early for work and he leaves while it's still dark, so I have him use this whole he eats breakfast. He says it helps him with alertness and mood, and he falls asleep easily in the evening even though he has to go to bed early. I even use it with my plants when the days are really dark and gloomy. Definitely glad I purchased this!Re. other reviewers saying the back gets hot... My model has a plastic back casing that provides good airflow and there are only a couple places where you might feel heat if you put your finger directly on the metal. (See my second photo.) If you know the back can get hot, just pick it up by the plastic housing and avoid the metal. Or just wait to move it until it cools off.It has three light settings, but it's recommended to use it on the brightest, so I'm not sure what the lower settings are for.The adjustable easel stand allows it to be angled however you need.It's small and light, so I often hold it up so it's at or above eye level. I also move it back and forth in front of my face or turn my head side to side so the light reaches all parts of my retina. Sometimes I hold it about 8 inches from my face with my eyes closed and imagine I'm lying on the beach and the sun is beaming down on me.

As a resident of the PNW we have a lot of rainy days/cloudy days in the winter, which I love, but my body gets a bit sluggish. After drinking on average 3+ cups of coffee a day I noticed I was still sluggish and feeling blah. I started researching SAD lights and reading reviews and comparative shopping. Alaskan Northern Lights got the highest reviews on multiple sites. I was pleased to see I could find it on Amazon. For me I would rather pay a little more for a better quality light. So I didn't hesitate to buy it. I bought it during an ice storm that left most of the city without electricity. Lucky for me, this light was more than bright enough to light the room. It doesn't use a lot of electricity so we plugged it into our portable charging station. The light is about as wide as a book and about as thick as a cell phone. Its small enough to fit in a purse or carry on bag. It's very light weight. It weighs less than my phone. I have had my light for almost 6 months and I have noticed a difference in my energy level. I have now cut down on my caffeine by half and I'm now only drinking one cup of coffee. I turn it on the lowest setting in the morning while I have breakfast and I have it placed about 1 1/2 to 2 feet away from me. I can almost feel myself waking up as soon as I turn it on. I have also noticed it is easier for my to fall asleep at night. I have been waking up less frequently at night and I think this has helped my overall energy level, being more mentally alert and feeling ready to take on the world. So don't hesitate, it's worth it!