Before Breakfast Second Cup: How to get 8 hours of sleep
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Oct 11, 2025 Discover how prioritizing sleep can transform your days. Setting a consistent bedtime is crucial for securing those vital eight hours. Learn why maintaining regular sleep beats occasional catch-up sessions. Laura emphasizes the importance of a 'bedtime alarm' and shares how to count back from your desired wake-up time. Plus, find out how creating a soothing wind-down routine can make bedtime more enjoyable. Unlock the benefits of committing to eight hours, leading to happier and more organized days.
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Calculate A Realistic Bedtime
- Decide when your day must reasonably start and count back eight hours to set a bedtime.
- Commit to turning off the light by that time to reliably get eight hours of sleep.
Consistency Trumps Weekly Averages
- Many people average enough sleep across a week but suffer from inconsistent short nights and crash days.
- Consistent nightly sleep (e.g., 7.5 hours each night) beats variable sleep patterns for steadier energy.
Meme That Nails Our Hypocrisy
- Laura recounts a meme about people willing to do anything for eight hours of sleep except go to bed early enough.
- The example illustrates common resistance to actually choosing an early bedtime despite valuing sleep.
