How We Improved Sleep | MHFI 191

Doug and Carl talk about sleeping better.  Both have been terrible sleepers in the past and have improved a lot recently.  They discuss several of their top changes and provide various sleep tips along the way:

• Sleep history, struggles, and habits
• Sleep goals and why these are important
• Tips:
  • Don’t have an alarm/wake up naturally
  • Maintain a consistent sleep schedule
  • Hot showers before bedtime
  • Keeping it dark
  • Sleep hygiene, temperature, and white noise
  • Avoiding stressful activities before bedtime
  • Avoid eating before bedtime
  • No alcohol
  • Don’t drink fluids before bedtime
  • Exercise early in the day
  • Optional sleep supplements

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Links

• Brad Barrett/ChooseFI
• Top Sleep Tips from Sam Soete
• FinCon
• CampFI
• Huberman Lab supplements
• Peter Attia sleep
• Mile High FI Facebook Group
• Doug’s site
• Carl’s blog: 1500 Days

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