Poor sleep often leads to poor decision making.
Here’s how to break free of the sleep loss and procrastination cycle for good.
Your Low-Stress Guide to Leveling-Up Your Bedtime Routine
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The body still needs sleep, even if you think you dont need it, says Dr. Hafeez.
When you sleep, your cells regenerate and they help the neurons communicate with one another.
neuropsychologist and founder ofComprehend the Mind
If thats not happening, how does your brain know what to do?
Different parts of the brain, instead of working in tandem, are now doing their own thing.
And then at the end of the day, you realize that youve procrastinated on that important task.
Procrastinating tasks can cause anxietyto build up, making it even more difficult to fall asleep at night.
Thats where that unbridled, free-floating anxiety comes from.
Ahead are Dr. Hafeezs tips for getting your sleep back on track.
4 ways to break free from the cycle of sleep loss and procrastination
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After this, settle in with a relaxing, electronics-free activity like reading a good book or practicing meditation.
Have a lavender tea, something that calms and suits you at night, suggests Dr. Hafeez.
neuropsychologist and founder ofComprehend the Mind
It wont become a habit unless you consistently force yourself to do it every day.
Those whowrote their next-day to-do lists fell asleep significantly fasterthan those who wrote about their accomplishments.
Rather than using your phones notes app, though, reach for a physical journal and pen instead.
When you finally have some downtime, a part of your brain wants to relax, says Dr. Hafeez.
We all know how to waste time at night.
If its a constant issue, then you shoulddefinitelyaddress it sooner rather than later, adds Dr. Hafeez.
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