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Sleep Hacks & Tools with Scott Donnell

Nov 15, 2021
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ANECDOTE

Entrepreneur's Sleep Struggle

  • Scott Donnell struggled with stress-induced insomnia as his mind would spin with work worries at bedtime.
  • With three young kids, interrupted sleep worsened a cycle of brain fog and diminished productivity.
INSIGHT

Sleep as the Best Nootropic

  • Good sleep is the ultimate nootropic, essential for memory consolidation and brain detox.
  • Without quality sleep, beta-amyloid plaques accumulate, leading to brain aging and cognitive decline.
ADVICE

Optimize Sleep Environment

  • Control your sleep environment by eliminating all light and using blackout curtains or sleep masks.
  • Use calming background noise like white or pink noise to trigger a safe, parasympathetic response.
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