Light Exposure Management: Foundational Sleep Hygiene

Light Exposure Management: Foundational Sleep Hygiene

Sleep

Light exposure management is the next thing we need to discuss in this series on foundational sleep hygiene. If you have been following along, we’ve already discussed the importance of tracking your sleep, we’ve also established that consistent sleep and wake...
Wind Down Routine: Foundational Sleep Hygiene

Wind Down Routine: Foundational Sleep Hygiene

Sleep

Most people, unfortunately, don’t have a consistent wind down routine, and this is one of the core reasons they have poor sleep. In the previous article, we discussed how consistent sleep and wake times give your circadian rhythm the predictability it needs to work...
Consistent Sleep and Wake Times: Foundational Sleep Hygiene

Consistent Sleep and Wake Times: Foundational Sleep Hygiene

Sleep

The next foundational sleep hygiene habit we must discuss in this series is consistent sleep and wake times. In the last article, we talked about tracking your sleep, learning to pay attention to the patterns that govern how well you rest, and building awareness of...
Tracking Your Sleep: Foundational Sleep Hygiene

Tracking Your Sleep: Foundational Sleep Hygiene

Sleep

In the last few articles in this series, you’ve learned why sleep matters, you understand what happens during those precious hours of unconsciousness, how your sleep-wake cycle is regulated, and roughly how much sleep you actually need. Now comes the practical...
How Much Sleep Do You Need?

How Much Sleep Do You Need?

Sleep

You’ve almost certainly asked yourself about how much sleep do you need before in some manner. Perhaps you’ve wondered whether you’re one of those rare individuals who thrives on five hours, or whether your persistent tiredness means you should be...
Sleep Regulation: Understanding Your Sleep-Wake Cycle

Sleep Regulation: Understanding Your Sleep-Wake Cycle

Sleep

What actually controls when you fall asleep? What determines when you feel sleepy, when you wake up, and how well you sleep once you drift off? If you are like most people, you have probably never thought much about this, however, if you are looking to improve your...