There’s one that works every time.
I’ve tried all the tips, read all the books, and listened to all the advice I could.
Why?
Sleep is very very very important. Without enough sleep, we end up dumb, fat, and lazy. I’d even choose a healthy sleep routine over diet.
Too bad falling asleep doesn’t always come easy.
So here it is…
When you hop in bed and pull the covers up, get ready for a high rep workout. The muscle? Your Orbicularis Oculi.
You’re going to want to do a hard set of 100 - 200 reps. You might also know this exercise by another name.
Blinking.
That’s all there is to it. By tiring out this muscle, you communicate the “I am tired” message to your internal body clock.
Now, don’t expect to be knocked out as you would by an Ambien or bottle of Sherry. But it works. It’s something that’s simple and always helps. Better yet, you aren’t left with poor disrupted sleep that accompanies alcohol and sleeps medication.
If you’re interested in optimizing your sleep, you’re going to want to add the tips below, with the effectiveness of each proven by science.
- Always maintain a consistent wake-up and sleep time.
- Avoid eating any less than two hours before bed, three is ideal.
- Never press snooze, ever.
- Avoid blue light one to two hours before bed.
- Keep your room cool and dark.
- Don’t drink alcohol before bed. If you do, try to give yourself at least 3 hours before you hit the sack.
- Put the phone away an hour before bed, or anything too stimulating for that matter.
- If you can’t sleep, get up and read. It’s better than creating a poor sleep association. When you’re a little more tired, go back to bed, and try again.
There’s no such thing as a healthy life without healthy sleep. I’ll elaborate more on the advice above over the next few weeks. A healthy sleep routine begins with knowing why your sleep is so important.
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