If this is you, add those contacts to your ‘favourites’ list on your iPhone. Here’s a concern some people have - they worry about not being in touch and available for any personal or work emergencies. Towards the end of the night, we are tired, and therefore more likely to do counter-productive things such as go on an endless YouTube or Netflix spiral, Or get really involved in a reddit argument/discussion/duel. No more novel, interesting and stimulating distractions for you today. Putting your phone away is a clear signal to your brain that it’s the end of the day, and it’s now time to sleep. It’s about having a routine and signal to wind down, rest and relax before bed. It’s not even necessarily about less screen time (although that definitely helps). It’s not just about the blue light (which has been shown to disrupt your body’s natural circadian rhythm - your natural sleep-wake cycle). If you’re interested in reading more about the importance of sleep - I recommend Matthew Walker’s Why We Sleep. There is some evidence to suggest that most people are so sleep deprived that always run on a sleep-deficit and don’t realise how much better things are when they are well rested. It made me recognise how much better I felt all around. What made me change? Honestly, it was getting a whole week of solid 8 hours sleep. My regular routine is one which prioritises sleep. Of course, I still have late nights - life is too short to not indulge and savour pleasures such as long evenings catching up and drinking with friends, or finishing a nice late-night movie with my girlfriend. So much so that I now prioritise sleep over most things. I feel like I am 10% happier, 20% calmer and 30% more productive on days I have had a refreshing night’s sleep. I’m willing to bet the answer is a resounding yes. Instead of listing out academic or research based reasons why sleep is important, I’m going to ask you a simple question - do you feel better after a good night’s sleep?
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