Circadian Time vs Clock Time
You wake up with an alarm, book appointments by the hour, eat lunch at noon, and unwind at 9pm.
That’s clock time - the social schedule the world runs on.
But deep inside your body, something else is ticking:
Your circadian clock, the internal rhythm that governs your sleep, energy, mood, metabolism, immune function, and hormone release.
The problem?
Most of us are wildly out of sync. And that disconnect is making us tired, foggy, anxious, and inflamed.
At Floatation Therapy NI, we help you reconnect with your natural rhythm, using floatation therapy to recalibrate your nervous system and reset your body clock.
Your circadian rhythm is your body’s built-in 24-hour clock, controlled by a group of cells in the brain that respond to light, temperature, meal timing, and other daily cues.
It determines when you naturally feel:
Alert or drowsy
Hungry or full
Mentally sharp or foggy
Active or ready for rest
When your circadian time is in sync, you sleep better, wake with energy, digest food properly, and recover faster. When it's out of sync? You feel off, physically and mentally.
So what’s the difference?
Clock time:
The time on your phone or calendar
Controlled by society
Tells you when work starts
Can be forced
Circadian Time:
The time your body thinks it is
Controlled by your biology
Tells you when you function best
Can be shifted gradually and gently
You might be waking up at 6:30 am for work (clock time), but your body’s natural circadian rhythm suggests that 8:00 am is your true wake-up time. This mismatch creates circadian misalignment, and over time, it wears you down.
Signs You’re Out of Sync with Your Circadian Time
You wake up tired even after “enough” sleep
Afternoon crashes or mental fog
Trouble falling asleep or waking too early
Mood swings, anxiety, or irritability
Digestive issues or irregular appetite
Relying on caffeine or sleeping tablets
Feeling "wired but tired" at night
This isn’t just modern life, it’s a dysregulated internal clock.
Simple ways to align your Circadian Time, Starting today
Get morning sunlight within 30–60 minutes of waking
Avoid bright screens and overhead lights 2 hours before bed
Eat your meals at consistent times
Set a wind-down routine (floating is perfect for this!)
Use floatation therapy once or twice per week during stressful or busy seasons to reset
Floatation Therapy for Circadian Health
Deep relaxation + nervous system recovery
Improved sleep onset, quality, and duration
Magnesium for hormonal + nervous system regulation
Natural re-synchronisation with light/dark rhythms
Reduced anxiety, fatigue, and sensory overload
You don’t need more stimulation.
You need deep stillness.