How We Improved Sleep | MHFI 191

Nov 28, 2023

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Doug and Carl talk about sleeping better. Both have been terrible sleepers in the past and have improved a lot recently. They discuss several of their top changes and provide various sleep tips along the way:

Sleep history, struggles, and habits
Sleep goals and why these are important
Tips:
- Don’t have an alarm/wake up naturally
- Maintain a consistent sleep schedule
- Hot showers before bedtime
- Keeping it dark
- Sleep hygiene, temperature, and white noise
- Avoiding stressful activities before bedtime
- Avoid eating before bedtime
- No alcohol
- Don’t drink fluids before bedtime
- Exercise early in the day
- Optional sleep supplements

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-- Join the Mile High FI Club – It’s our email list! Get MHFi Merch – It helps support the show. Get t-shirts & more **Disclaimer: The podcast is for informational purposes. Maybe entertainment but we won't even make such a claim. You shouldn't take the info as financial, legal, or tax advice. We aren't certified financial planners or advisors. We're not qualified for much. So get advice from professionals.** Brought To You By: The Doug Show, aka Affiliate Marketing & Side Hustles 1500 Days, Carl's Blog about Early Retirement Email us here: doug@milehighfi.com or carl@milehighfi.com 0:00 Introduction 3:28 Sleep history & struggles 12:58 Current sleep habits & goals 19:46 Tip: Wake up naturally 23:31 Tip: Consistent sleep schedule 26:37 Tip: Sleep environment & hygiene 33:50 Dreams 40:11 Tip: Things to avoid before bedtime 47:32 Supplements 52:15 Soundcheck - Fitness goal updates