I love to sleep. Over the years I’ve worked on optimizing my sleep habits to get the best sleep possible. This guide is a collection of everything I’ve learned.
When you’re sleeping, your body and mind recharge and recover from the day. Every system in our bodies is dependent on getting a good nights’ sleep. According to University of Michigan School of Public Health:
“Contrary to our quiet physical state, the brain is very active during sleep, carrying out many important functions. Sleep is essential to every process in the body, affecting our physical and mental functioning the next day, our ability to fight disease and develop immunity, and our metabolism and chronic disease risk.”
Lack of sleep can lead to numerous diseases, poor mental health, and even early death. The importance of sleep is equal to good nutrition and exercise to maintain good health.
My goal is to help you sleep better, so you can feel better during the day. We’ll cover 4 main areas related to sleep:
I’ll share my best tips, tricks, and products that allow me to sleep deeply and wake up feeling great. Let’s start with your daytime habits.
If you are experiencing excessive daytime sleepiness, breathing disruptions when sleeping, extreme difficulty falling asleep or waking up, or any other issues that affect your daily life, please see a doctor. I’m not a doctor, and I’ve never had any kind of medical training. Sleep disorders can be very serious. I’ve seen the negative impact of disorders such as sleep apnea and narcolepsy within my own family. I highly recommend talking with your doctor about any sleep concerns.