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Oct 24, 2025 Feeling drained? A massive study reveals waking up just an hour earlier can cut depression risk by 23%. Night owls are at double the risk, regardless of how much sleep they get. Shifting your schedule earlier can boost your mood and clarity. Darren shares tips on achieving quality sleep, like using magnesium and CBD, optimizing your bedroom environment, and prioritizing sleep equipment. He emphasizes taking action over passive listening for real change. Transform your mornings for a happier, healthier day!
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Small Time Shifts, Big Mental Gains
- A single one-hour earlier sleep shift can reduce major depressive risk by about 23% per hour.
- The mental health benefit multiplies with each additional hour earlier without reducing total sleep time.
Night Owls Have Higher Depression Risk
- Night owls face roughly double the depression risk compared with early risers, independent of sleep length.
- Shifting bedtime earlier, not shortening sleep, is the protective mechanism the study highlights.
Adjusting Across Time Zones
- Darren adjusts instantly when crossing time zones by changing his watch and sleeping at the local bedtime.
- He notes small adjustment days but emphasizes you can shift hours faster than you think.