12 Evidence Based Tips to Improve Your Sleep
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In this video I'll be going over the main points in Matthew Walker's "Why We Sleep" with examples of how I've drastically improved the quality of my sleep.
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00:39 Why we should sleep better
03:57 How can we sleep better
04:05 Set a sleep schedule
04:22 Don't use alarms if you can help it
04:40 Wake up with the sun
04:49 Avoid all caffeine if possible
05:13 Exercise regularly
05:23 Don't nap after 3 pm
05:35 Don't drink alcohol
06:18 Avoid large meals at night
06:40 Reduce light before sleep
07:09 Cool your body temperature
07:45 Don't rely on sleeping pills
07:56 Don't lie in bed trying to fall asleep for more than 20 minutes
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0:39
Why we should sleep better
3:57
How can we sleep better
4:05
Set a sleep schedule
4:22
Don't use alarms if you can help it
4:40
Wake up with the sun
4:49
Avoid all caffeine if possible
5:13
Exercise regularly
5:23
Don't nap after 3 pm
5:35
Don't drink alcohol
6:18
Avoid large meals at night
6:40
Reduce light before sleep
7:09
Cool your body temperature
7:45
Don't rely on sleeping pills
7:56
Don't lie in bed trying to fall asleep for more than 20 minutes
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