health
March 3, 2026
The Dutch method: could this improve your sleep
Some may balk at Netherlanders’ ‘nothing to hide’ approach, but there is evidence their curtain customs could come with health benefits
TL;DR
- The Dutch method involves sleeping with curtains open.
- Morning sunlight exposure helps set the body's biological clocks and can improve sleep quality.
- The tradition is linked to the Dutch adoption of Calvinism and a 'nothing to hide' ethos.
- Open curtains are believed to foster community and create a more open social atmosphere.
- The Dutch concept of 'bespreekbaarheid' means no taboo topics, contributing to direct communication.
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