I'm a sleep junkie. Those that sleep 8 hours or more per night, what works for you?

I used to burn the midnight oil all of the time. Now that I'm older, I'm in bed at 9 pm and wake up anywhere from 4:30 am to 6:30 am. My body has changed and I'm able to quickly go to sleep without issue. Staying up later results in my having headaches and sluggishness the following day. So, routine works for me.

how old are you?

Just saw something about the importance of morning sunshine to circadian Rhythms and sleep cycle. Basically said to get as much direct sunlight at possible (not behind glass) before 10am. Suggested at least 10-15 minutes of full sun exposure. No clue if it’s valid or not, but worth a try.

Try adding some morning sunlight 10-15 minutes as soon as it is up and evening sunlight right before it goes down.


Sleeping is my best skill (maybe my only one)

Working out has really helped me. Does not matter if it is cardio or weights, I just need to feel physically tired.

To be completely honest, I always felt like I was tossing and turning and struggling to fall asleep. I tried melatonin and it helped somewhat.

But, lately I've been taking those Delta 9 herb edibles and they have the effects of regular weed, allowing me to fully relax before bed and then fall asleep very quickly when I'm ready. As long as you don't take too much/take it too late at night, you won't be too groggy in the morning either.

6-8 hours a night for me depending what time I can get to the gym. Closer to the 6 hour mark on days when I’m up at 4:45. Closer to 8 hours on an afternoon workout day.

My keys are going to bed within 30 mins of the same time everyday. No or minimal caffeine after noon. Magnesium and melatonin supplements. Drink plenty of water during the day so you aren’t chugging to hit your water intake goals right before you get in bed. Don’t try and sleep on a full belly. Quality food also helps.

I track with Whoop so I have figured out things that help and hurt with it. The no brainer to avoid is alcohol. It wrecks recovery every time.

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The dudes who sleep 3 hours a night have to be miserable.

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From experience, it’s only “miserable” if you try to do active things. Working out, socializing, initiating sex with the missus - that’s when it hits you that you’re a zombie. Rolling through the motions of the day is more numbing than painful.

I do feel like a superhero when I sleep at least 7 hours. I wish I could figure out my issue.

It's amazing the difference between just 5 hours and 7 hours of sleep.

Maybe a few times per year I will hit 8 hours and I feel like a god the next day.