Try an Unexpected Technique a Sleep Doctor Swears By

What Is Sleep Hygiene, Exactly?

Its an unfortunate truth that actively trying to get a full night of sleep can paradoxically keep you awake.

Despite how common this scenario may be, however, sleep doctors say its not inevitable.

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Big events, even positive ones, require our fight-or-flight system to be ready for action.

And thats basically because nerves surrounding the event can compound the existing sleep-related issue.

This will likely make you even more anxious or frustrated, which turns up the arousal even more.

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board-certified behavioral sleep medicine specialist, sleep expert at Hatch, and author ofHello Sleep

Basically, you want to set yourself up for all-around sleep success.

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Heres What a Sleep Doctor Thinks

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And this is totally normal behavior.

Dr. Wu suggests winding down with your typicalnighttime ritual.

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You dont needperfectsleep every night to feel and do well.

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board-certified behavioral sleep medicine specialist, sleep expert at Hatch, and author ofHello Sleep

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