Sleep Smarter: Simple Habits That Beat Trackers, Pills, and Nightcaps
Summary
- Discover the overlooked daily habits that set you up for great sleep. Just ten minutes of morning light can reset your body clock, a simple hot shower at night can trick your brain into releasing melatonin, and dropping your bedroom a couple of degrees may be the fastest way to drift off and stay asleep.
- Understand the hidden ways quick fixes sabotage you. Alcohol may make you fall asleep, but it robs you of deep rest. High-dose melatonin can also hijack your hormones and leave you groggy.
- Learn how to outsmart nighttime anxiety. Playful word games can calm your mind faster than counting sheep, scheduling a ‘worry window’ during the day can stop racing thoughts at night, and a quick journaling practice can help your brain process stress so you don’t wake up replaying the day on loop.
