Waking up early and struggling to go back to sleep creates a lot of stress on your body.
Some studies have shown this to decrease cognitive functioning by up to 10% per hour of lost sleep!
Sometimes, this is caused by a sleep disorder. I'm going to show you 4 ways to stop waking up too early.
If you're struggling to stay asleep, you can use these 4 methods on your own. But I highly recommend you check out my friends at Sleep Reset. (partner I believe in)
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0:00 - The Early Awakening Struggle: Symptoms and Impact
5:23 - Naps: The Hidden Sleep Disruptor
10:47 - Circadian Misalignment and CBT-I Solutions
16:32 - Environmental Factors Affecting Sleep Quality
21:15 - Substances and Sleep: Caffeine and Alcohol's Impact
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The Psychology of Depression and Anxiety - Dr. Scott Eilers