Sugar is addictive. And the western diet is completely inundated with it. Prior to the 1700s, people ate little to no sugar. By the early 19th century, the annual sugar intake of the average westerner was 18 pounds. Today that number is over 62 pounds annually. This,...
The body core temperature needs to drop for effective sleep. Consider… Setting your bedroom thermostat at or below the recommended 68° F (20° C). Wearing socks while sleeping to help increase blood circulation and reduce core body temperature.Using a fan to...
Once in bed, there are several recommended breathing techniques designed to slow down body functions that keep you tense and anxious. Slow, deep breathing slows the heart rate and makes it easier to drift off to sleep. 4-7-8 is one such breathing technique. With mouth...
Play an audiobook all night to help distract an otherwise excessively active mind. Use a book greater than 8 hours long. Too loud is not helpful, but too soft can make you strain to hear and potentially wake you up. Too interesting can be a problem so consider a story...
What will the end of your lifetime look like for you and the important people in your life? Project ahead to the end of your life. Describe in simple terms how it all went and what your definition of personal success looks like in the end. Create a one-line...
