614: How To Improve Sleep Quality & Duration (Works Fast)

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Summary of episode: In today's episode we give you every tip and hack to ensure you improve your overall sleep quality and duration. 

Listed points and subtopics: 

1. Have a set bedtime/ wakeup 
2. A good sleep starts during the day

• Morning Light Exposure: Get exposure to natural light soon after waking up to help regulate your body's natural sleep-wake cycle.
• Regular Exercise: Engage in regular physical activity, but avoid vigorous exercise close to bedtime.
• Healthy Diet: Eat a balanced diet with regular meal times and avoid heavy meals, caffeine, and alcohol close to bedtime.
• Stress Management: Manage stress through techniques like mindfulness, yoga, or journaling to prevent it from impacting your sleep.
• Limit or stop naps * w/ small exceptions

3. Have some degree of a wind down routine

• Avoid stimulating activities
• Limit blue light

4. 3/2/1

5. Caffeine / alcohol cut off times

6. Supplement w magnesium - Magnesium Bis-Glycinate few hours before bed

7. Sleep environment

• Ensure your bedroom is conducive to sleep: cool, quiet, and dark.
• Use blackout curtains or a sleep mask if necessary.
• Set a comfortable room temperature 65-68 is best

8. Don’t force sleep

• If you don’t fall asleep in a reasonable time it’s better to get up and let yourself feel sleepy
• I like to read (Ex. of getting to bed at the right time)

9. Be consistent and keep working at it

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