Brighten Your Winter Therapy Lamp Giveaway

Win Our Most Advanced Therapy Lamp

Chosen by Editors. Recognized by Experts

Twenty-plus years of expert praise, and counting.

Less sunlight, less energy. That’s winter for most of us.

Between late fall and early spring, most of us leave for work in the dark and come home in the dark. The few daylight hours in between happen behind a window, at a desk, or in a car. Add in grey skies and it’s easy to go weeks without a proper dose of bright light.

That matters more than it sounds. Daylight is the signal the body uses to tell morning from night. When that signal is weak, mornings can feel slower and the whole day can feel like it’s running at three-quarters speed. It’s not you. It’s the season.

Day-Light Elite light therapy lamp beside a laptop on a wooden desk

Bring the Morning Indoors

Bright light therapy is a simple idea. If the sun isn’t giving you enough light, sit near something that does. Light therapy lamps mimic sunlight by delivering 10,000 lux of light intensity, without the UV.

How it works:

Set the lamp 12 to 14 inches away, angled slightly down toward your face
Keep your eyes open and go about your morning: breakfast, the paper, email
Sit with it 20 to 30 minutes, around the same time each day

The Day-Light Elite is our most advanced lamp built for exactly this: a large screen that fills your field of view, four brightness levels, a built-in timer so you never watch the clock, and height and angle adjustment so it meets you wherever you sit.

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Thrive through winter. Don’t just get through it.

Feel More Awake, Sooner

The Elite is designed to help you feel alert and ready in the morning, instead of waiting for the second coffee to kick in.
Keep Your Body Clock on Schedule

Consistent morning light is the signal the internal clock listens for. Many people use the Elite daily through the winter to keep a regular rhythm from November to March.
Create a Routine You'll Actually Keep

Set the timer once. Sit down with your coffee. Twenty minutes later it switches itself off. The easiest habit you’ll add this year.

Woman smiling while working on a laptop next to the Day-Light Elite light therapy lamp

Win the Best Lamp of 2026, According to the New York Times

The New York Times named the Day-Light Elite a top pick. CNN Underscored called it the best large light therapy lamp. Optimize Your Biology, which has tested nearly every lamp on the market, rated it best overall. Here’s why:

Full 10,000 lux at arm’s length. Many smaller lamps only reach that number inches from your face. The Elite delivers it from 12 to 14 inches, through a 15.75 by 13 inch screen.
Four brightness levels and a built-in timer. Pick a setting once and every morning is the same.
Three ways to place it. Full stand, tabletop kickstand, or wall mount. Sleek enough to leave out.
A five-year warranty. From a line with more than 30 years of light therapy expertise.

Entering takes about 30 seconds and there’s nothing to buy.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is a light therapy lamp?

A lamp that delivers very bright, UV-free light, around 10,000 lux, to stand in for daylight when the sun isn’t giving you enough. People use them mostly in fall and winter, in the morning.

How does it work?

Bright light entering the eyes is the main signal the body’s internal clock uses to tell it’s daytime. Sitting near the lamp for 20 to 30 minutes in the morning gives the clock that signal on dark days, the same way a sunny morning would.

Do I have to look directly at it?

No. Set it 12 to 14 inches away, angled slightly down toward your face, and keep your eyes open while you read, eat, or work. The light reaches you without you staring at it.

How long does a session take?

Twenty to thirty minutes, ideally within an hour of waking. The built-in timer on the Elite turns it off for you.

When will I notice a difference?

Many people find mornings feel brighter within the first week or two of daily use. Consistency matters more than intensity, so the same time each morning is the goal.

What makes the Elite different from other lamps?

Full 10,000 lux at a comfortable distance, a large 15.75 by 13 inch screen, four brightness levels, a built-in timer, adjustable height and angle, three setup options, and a five-year warranty. It’s the lamp the New York Times and CNN Underscored both picked.

Is it safe?

The Elite is 100% UV-free. If you have an eye condition or take medication that increases light sensitivity, check with your doctor before starting a light routine.

Do I need to buy anything to enter?

No. Signing up for our emails is your first entry, and the extra entries are free too. See the official rules in the widget above for eligibility and dates.