Yes! Americans shun sleep and brag about living on less than 6 hours. We need it and everything you said is true, especially the smart phone. Also I don't have a TV in the bedroom.
I recently started using Loop Dream ear plugs. Totally improved my sleep. ( I have a train nearby). Also all your tips are so great. Here's to sleep!!!!
The final thing I need is some blackout shades for my living room.
Despite having a 1-bed apartment, my room has an intentionally-designed gap at the top of the wall so light from the living room gets in in the morning before I plan to wake up.
Truth. Sleep is the foundation of all other health and all things in life. Nail sleep and you're golden. Skimp on it and face the consequences. We don't run on pixie dust, but solid biology. Get your beauty sleep.
Great piece and very true. Humans are the only species which alter their sleep cycle. An excellent book on the subject is Mathew Walker's 'Why We Sleep'.
After decades of shift work and proudly developing 'zombie powers' it wasn't until I was pulled off the line and medically retired I realized how fkd my body and mind were from lack of sleep.
From 24 hour shifts, on call for SWAT, on call for fire investigations, and Task Force callouts it destroyed my already crappy sleep.
I have not turned on the tones/ringer on my phone since July of 2024 nor do I intend to.
Yes! Americans shun sleep and brag about living on less than 6 hours. We need it and everything you said is true, especially the smart phone. Also I don't have a TV in the bedroom.
I recently started using Loop Dream ear plugs. Totally improved my sleep. ( I have a train nearby). Also all your tips are so great. Here's to sleep!!!!
The final thing I need is some blackout shades for my living room.
Despite having a 1-bed apartment, my room has an intentionally-designed gap at the top of the wall so light from the living room gets in in the morning before I plan to wake up.
It's infuriating. What a stupid design choice!
Truth. Sleep is the foundation of all other health and all things in life. Nail sleep and you're golden. Skimp on it and face the consequences. We don't run on pixie dust, but solid biology. Get your beauty sleep.
I have noticed!
Great piece and very true. Humans are the only species which alter their sleep cycle. An excellent book on the subject is Mathew Walker's 'Why We Sleep'.
After decades of shift work and proudly developing 'zombie powers' it wasn't until I was pulled off the line and medically retired I realized how fkd my body and mind were from lack of sleep.
From 24 hour shifts, on call for SWAT, on call for fire investigations, and Task Force callouts it destroyed my already crappy sleep.
I have not turned on the tones/ringer on my phone since July of 2024 nor do I intend to.
I agree so much. Sleep is key to energy and recovery! I’ve always wondered about the benefits of a sleep mask if the room is already dark?