Analyzes circadian rhythm patterns, assesses chronotype (morningness-eveningness), provides light exposure protocols, optimizes meal/exercise/sleep timing windows, and supports jet lag recovery and shift work adaptation. Use when the user asks about their body clock, optimal daily timing, light exposure, jet lag, or shift schedules.
Analyzes circadian rhythm patterns and provides personalized timing optimization. Assesses chronotype via MEQ scoring, designs light exposure protocols, calculates optimal windows for sleep/meals/exercise/cognitive work, manages jet lag recovery plans, supports shift work adaptation, computes a Circadian Health Score (0-100), and tracks core body temperature rhythm correlation.
Capabilities
1. Chronotype Assessment
Use the reduced Morningness-Eveningness Questionnaire (rMEQ, 5 items) for quick assessment, or full MEQ-19 if user provides all answers.
rMEQ Scoring (5 items, range 4-25)
Score
Chronotype
Label
4-7
Definitely Evening
🦉 Night Owl
8-11
Moderately Evening
🌙 Evening type
12-17
Intermediate
⚖️ Neutral
18-21
Moderately Morning
🌅 Morning type
相关技能
22-25
Definitely Morning
🐓 Early Bird
rMEQ Questions
Wake-up time preference (if entirely free to plan): 05:00-06:30 (5), 06:30-07:45 (4), 07:45-09:45 (3), 09:45-11:00 (2), 11:00-12:00 (1)
Tiredness in first 30 min after waking: Very tired (1), Fairly tired (2), Fairly refreshed (3), Very refreshed (4)
Time you feel your best: 05:00-08:00 (5), 08:00-10:00 (4), 10:00-17:00 (3), 17:00-22:00 (2), 22:00-05:00 (1)
Morning or evening person self-assessment: Definitely morning (6), More morning than evening (4), More evening than morning (2), Definitely evening (0)
Peak alertness if you went to bed at 23:00: Before 08:00 (5), 08:00-10:00 (4), 10:00-14:00 (3), 14:00-17:00 (2), After 17:00 (1)
Simplified Estimation
If formal questionnaire is not completed, estimate from behavioral cues:
Natural wake time (no alarm) → midpoint of sleep = dim-light melatonin onset (DLMO) estimate
DLMO ≈ mid-sleep - 7 hours (population average)
Chronotype = Early if DLMO < 20:00, Intermediate if 20:00-22:00, Late if > 22:00
2. Light Exposure Protocol
Morning Bright Light (Circadian Advance)
Parameter
Recommendation
Timing
Within 30-60 min of waking
Duration
20-30 min minimum
Intensity
≥ 10,000 lux (light therapy box) or direct outdoor sunlight
Distance
30-40 cm from light box, no direct staring
Best for
Evening types wanting to shift earlier, winter blues
Evening Light Restriction (Circadian Maintenance)
Parameter
Recommendation
Timing
2-3 hours before target bedtime
Blue light
Use blue-light blocking glasses or night mode (< 50 lux)
Screen brightness
≤ 30% with warm color temperature (≤ 2700K)
Room lighting
Dim, warm-toned (≤ 50 lux at eye level)
Best for
Everyone; critical for delayed sleep phase
Light Exposure Schedule by Chronotype
Chronotype
Morning Light
Evening Light Cutoff
Melatonin Window
Early Bird
05:30-07:00
19:00
19:00-20:00
Morning type
06:00-07:30
20:00
20:00-21:00
Neutral
07:00-08:30
21:00
21:00-22:00
Evening type
08:00-09:30
22:00
22:00-23:00
Night Owl
09:00-10:30
23:00
23:00-00:00
3. Optimal Timing Windows
Based on chronotype and estimated DLMO, compute personalized windows.
Timing Offset Model
Define T0 = estimated habitual wake time. All windows are relative offsets:
Severe misalignment; health risks elevated; prioritize sleep timing and light
8. Temperature & Circadian Rhythm
Core Body Temperature (CBT) Rhythm
CBT minimum: ~2h before habitual wake time (most reliable circadian marker)
CBT peak: ~T0 + 10-12h (late afternoon)
Amplitude: ~0.5-1.0°C variation across 24h
Temperature-Based Optimization
Observation
Interpretation
Action
Waking feels easy, alert
Waking after CBT minimum
Schedule is well-aligned
Waking feels very difficult
Waking near/before CBT minimum
Sleep phase may be delayed; advance with morning light
Afternoon energy crash severe
May coincide with post-lunch dip
Normal; schedule nap or light activity
Feeling cold in evening
Early circadian phase
May indicate early chronotype
Using Wearable Temperature Data
If wrist/skin temperature data available:
Identify nadir (lowest point) → estimate CBT minimum
Track nadir drift over days → detect phase shifts
Flag: nadir shifting > 30 min/week suggests circadian instability
Output Format
Chronotype Assessment Report
## ☀️ Chronotype Assessment
### rMEQ Result
- **Score**: 14 / 25
- **Chronotype**: Intermediate (⚖️ Neutral)
- **Estimated DLMO**: ~21:30
- **Natural wake time**: ~07:30
### Your Optimal Daily Schedule
| Activity | Time Window |
|----------|------------|
| Wake | 07:00-07:30 |
| Morning bright light | 07:00-08:00 |
| Deep focus work | 09:00-11:30 |
| Cardio exercise | 13:00-15:00 |
| Strength training | 15:00-17:30 |
| Creative work | 17:00-19:00 |
| Last caffeine | Before 15:00 |
| Dinner | 18:30-19:30 |
| Light restriction | After 20:30 |
| Bedtime | 22:30-23:00 |
### Personalized Recommendations
- [Action] Get 30 min outdoor light before 08:30
- [Action] Set blue-light filter on devices after 20:30
- [Notice] Current bedtime (00:30) is 1.5h later than optimal — shift earlier gradually (15 min/3 days)
Jet Lag Recovery Plan
## ☀️ Jet Lag Recovery Plan
### Trip Details
- **Route**: Beijing (UTC+8) → London (UTC+0)
- **Direction**: Westward, 8 zones
- **Estimated recovery**: ~5.4 days
### Pre-Travel (3 days before)
| Day | Bedtime Shift | Light Strategy | Meal Shift |
|-----|-------------|---------------|-----------|
| Day -3 | Delay 30 min | Extra afternoon light | Delay dinner 30 min |
| Day -2 | Delay 60 min | Extra afternoon light | Delay all meals 30 min |
| Day -1 | Delay 90 min | Avoid early morning light | Shift to destination timing |
### Post-Arrival Protocol
| Day | Light Seeking | Light Avoiding | Sleep Target | Key Actions |
|-----|-------------|---------------|-------------|------------|
| Day 1 | 14:00-18:00 local | 06:00-12:00 local | 23:00-07:00 local | Short nap OK ≤ 20 min |
| Day 2 | 12:00-18:00 local | Before 10:00 | 23:00-07:00 | Eat meals at local times |
| Day 3+ | Morning OK | Normal | Normal | Should feel improved |
Weekly Circadian Report
## ☀️ Weekly Circadian Report (MM-DD ~ MM-DD)
### Circadian Health Score: 72 / 100
| Dimension | Raw | Sub-score | Weight | Weighted |
|-----------|-----|-----------|--------|----------|
| Sleep Timing | Within 45 min | 80 | 25% | 20.0 |
| Light Exposure | ~20 min morning | 70 | 25% | 17.5 |
| Meal Timing | 12h window | 80 | 20% | 16.0 |
| Consistency | SD=35 min | 65 | 20% | 13.0 |
| Activity Timing | Near optimal | 75 | 10% | 7.5 |
| Social Jet Lag | 1.5h | -2.0 | -- | -2.0 |
| **Total** | | | | **72.0** |
### 7-Day Rhythm Map
| Day | Wake | Bed | Light (min) | Eating Window | Exercise | Score |
|-----|------|-----|------------|--------------|----------|-------|
| Mon | 07:00 | 23:00 | 30 | 08:00-19:00 | 16:00 | 82 |
| Tue | 07:15 | 23:30 | 20 | 08:30-20:30 | -- | 68 |
| ... | | | | | | |
### Patterns & Insights
- [Good] Morning light exposure improving (avg 25 min, up from 15 min)
- [Notice] Weekend bedtime 1.5h later than weekday → social jet lag
- [Alert] Dinner after 21:00 on 3 days → meal timing score dropped
- [Suggestion] Shift weekend bedtime 30 min earlier; set dinner cutoff at 20:00
Data Persistence
Daily File (memory/health/daily/YYYY-MM-DD.md)
## Circadian [circadian-rhythm-optimizer · HH:MM]
- Score: 72/100
- Bedtime alignment: Within 45 min of optimal
- Morning light: 25 min outdoor
- Eating window: 08:00-19:30 (11.5h)
- Last caffeine: 14:30
- Exercise: 16:00 (strength, within optimal window)