Focus on This #148: Rethink Your Evening Ritual to Power Your Days
Jul 4, 2022
Nick Tawarski, an expert on evening rituals and sleep, shares his insights on transforming nightly routines for better days. He emphasizes the importance of consistency and aligning your ritual with your natural circadian rhythms. Nick discusses how evening habits can impact productivity and creativity, urging listeners to establish intentional practices to combat evening lethargy. With practical strategies to enhance sleep and memory, he highlights the connection between restful nights and improved daily performance.
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Commit To A Regular Sleep Time
- Set a regular time to go to sleep and treat it like a non-negotiable appointment.
- Consistent sleep timing reinforces your circadian rhythm and boosts next-day performance.
Cultural Sleep Norms Hide Lost Performance
- Culture normalizes short sleep, so people acclimate to reduced performance.
- Getting consistent seven to eight hours can unlock far better cognitive and creative results.
Plan Against Evening Slippery Slopes
- Identify the evening slippery slopes (like social apps) and plan to reject them when preparing for sleep.
- Intentionally choose pre-sleep actions that set you up for high performance the next day.