Let me tell you the story of the early bird and the night owl: The early bird naturally wakes up by 8 a.m. every day. The early bird feels most productive during the beginning of the day, and likes to get into bed every night by 10 p.m. The night owl, on the other hand, …
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We talk a lot about getting a better night’s sleep. But falling asleep is only part of the equation. Waking up in the morning is part of our sleep cycle. And waking up is often hard to do. We may wake up tired, or we may lack the willpower to get out of our comfortable …
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Taking a shower at night is a popular tip for getting a better night’s sleep. But it’s a tip I usually overlook and ignore. That is, until I saw Aaron Marino’s latest AlphaM. YouTube video. As a men’s lifestyle YouTuber, Aaron frequently discusses his nighttime routine. But due to my apparent bias against evening showers, …
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Aromatherapy is an ancient practice. The Romans, Greeks, Egyptians, and most other ancient civilizations all used scents to induce sleep. The use of essential oils has become increasingly popular recently. Essential oils are used not only for sleep, but also muscle relaxation, and to reduce stress and anxiety. But the field of aromatherapy has received …
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It’s no secret that we need to be as relaxed as possible before bed. When we’re relaxed, we are more likely to fall asleep fast and achieve quality sleep. But actually relaxing before bed can be difficult. Our days are busy and stressful, and we may not always be able to dedicate time to evening …
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Our sleep schedule can easily be disrupted. Small disturbances from missing our bedtime, to the food we eat, to stress can all interfere with our sleep. But when we travel, all three of these small disturbances can turn into a big problem. Maintaining our normal sleep schedule is difficult while traveling. We may miss our …
As careful and consistent as we try to be, sometimes our sleep schedule gets off track. We might have an after-work event, an evening sporting event, hanging out with friends, or even just trouble falling asleep one night. All of these can disrupt our regular bedtime. And when we miss our bedtime, even as adults, …
We’ve discussed many times before how using electronics at night can be bad for us. And it’s safe to say that the electronic device we use most at night is our phone. Smart phones are an amazing invention that keep us connected and entertained in the palm of our hand. Accessing the world’s information has …
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It’s been a while since I’ve added to my list of apps to review. Truthfully, I thought it would be best to focus on the science of sleep as a new content creator. But, I can’t forget that trying and discussing products that can help us sleep better is one of my key missions. Any …
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