Why We Sleep – Matthew Walker
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Why We Sleep – Matthew Walker
Date Consumed: June 2019
Who Should Read It: Everyone looking to get more out of their day; more happiness, productivity, fulfillment, and impact.
ISBN: 978-1501144325
What if I told you there is one thing you could do that would answer all of your dreams? That this one thing would make you stronger, make you more agile, help you lose weight, make you faster, make you smarter, make you funnier, make you more compassionate, make you more attractive, what would you say? Probably you would tell me I am full of it and there is nothing that can have that many positive effects right? Wrong! Sleep is literally a miracle drug and this book dives into all of the facts.
Summary:
This book tells the story of sleep, starting with an overview of sleep and how we change in our sleeping habits from infants to adults. It then explains in detail how sleep works, what makes us tired, the different stages of sleep, and their importance. From there it talks about the benefits of sleeping and the massive detriments of not sleeping enough. Throughout the book, there are many research examples and helpful tips to get a night of better sleep.
Key Take Aways:
Sleep as much as you can without getting fired or divorced.
Make your sleep as high quality as possible
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Pitch black room
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Not eating close to bed (I do no food within 2-1/2 hours)
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Create a window of time to transition to sleep (reduce/eliminate stimulation from electronics or intense conversations within an hour of bed)
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Go to bed and walk up as close to the same time every day as possible
PS: I have been using the Oura Ring for several years to track my sleep, it is the one piece of tech I use every single day. I 10/10 recommend it. #notsponsored
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