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Why don't we sleep when we are tired?😴

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Why don't we sleep when we are tired?😴

🌟 Avoiding obstacles like FOMO, loneliness, and mania in the quest for strong circadian rhythmicity

Nikko Kennedy
Jan 11, 2022
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Why don't we sleep when we are tired?😴

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What if I told you it was actually pretty easy to be more alert in your day? I know it sounds silly, especially when we are so conditioned to think of the modern lifestyle as so exhausting. But it's true! I used to have trouble falling asleep and often wake up feeling unrested. It turns out I was making two simple mistakes:

  1. My bedroom had overhead full-spectrum fluorescent lighting! Whoops! I should have had warm-toned nightlights.

  2. I used to work out every day, at night! Whoops! I should have done my workouts earlier in the day.

While these kinds of things are easy to fix, the emotional challenge of doing so can get in the way.

How to overcome resistance

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By overcoming the emotional resistance to change, you can unlock greater wellbeing. If you are a wellness pro who helps others make lifestyle changes, you can help your clients with these, too. The physical challenges are one thing, but the emotional side is its own thing. I was inspired to share what I have le…

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