EP. 217: 5 Reasons Why You're Waking Up Tired

S A U N A I E Presents Why You're Tired in The Mornings Q U O T E S: Every Week, Every Day, Every Hour, Every Moment is a chance for a fresh start. Sieze the opportunity & begin again. 2nd: I Don't Think We're Meant to Understand it All The Time. I think That Sometimes We Just Have to Have Faith. S E G M E N T S: 5 Reasons Why You're Waking Up Tired  Reasons Why You're Tired 1. Blue Light Before Going To Bed  - Blue Light is Artificial light that Boosts Alertness & Suppresses Melatonin - Melatonin aids the body with Sleep & helps you feel drowsy at night Tips:  - Avoid using screens 2-3 hours before going to bed. - Use blue-blocking eyewear or a blue light flitering app at night 2. Poor Eating Habits & Drinking Habits - We're All Aware of the dangers of Caffeine in the afternoon, but eating or drinking late can also negatiely impact our sleep. - Ideally you'd shouldn't eat after 6pm because that's when your body slows down & prepares for sleep. Tips:  - Avoid Caffeine after 12pm - Finish Eating around 6pm, 7pm the latest & drinking around 8pm  3. Poor Mattress You Spend 1/3 of your time sleeping, it'll be worth it to find a mattress that is well suited for you & your body. Tips:  - Invest in a High Quality Mattress - Replace your Mattress every 9 to 10 years 4. Poor Sleep Environment We are Sensitive, & Our Sleep is affected by Small Changes in Noise, Light & Temperature Tips: - Ideally keep your room between 60 - 65 degrees for Sleeping.  - Ensure your bedroom is Dark & Quiet 5. Hitting Snooze  Hitting Snooze may feel like we're getting more rest, but it only gives us shallow, fragmented sleep, & can make us more tired.  Tips: - Limit your snooze to ONE time a day, or ideally not at all. H o u s e k e e p i n g  S A U N A I E Merchandise https://s-a-u-n-a-i-e.myshopify.com/collections/all Q U O T E S: Knowing What You Should Do & Actually Doing Them is a Big Stretch, Just Do it.