Nir And Far: Business, Behaviour and the Brain

Getting Great Sleep is Much Easier Than You Think - Nir And Far

Sep 23, 2024

Nir Eyal, an expert at the intersection of technology and behavior, dives into the secrets of achieving great sleep. He discusses the surprising impact of our beliefs about sleep and how they can affect cognitive function. Discover practical, drug-free strategies to combat insomnia, like reading dull books and using mantras to banish nighttime worries. Nir also highlights the importance of maintaining a regular bedtime and tracking sleep patterns for a better rest. Get ready to rethink your approach to sleep!

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Quick takeaways

Quality sleep is essential for cognitive performance and health, yet many individuals overlook their actual sleep duration due to misperception.

Implementing practical strategies like engaging with dull reading or using calming mantras can effectively reduce sleep-related anxiety and improve rest.

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The Importance of Quality Sleep

Quality sleep is crucial for cognitive performance and overall health, reducing the risk of conditions like diabetes, heart disease, and obesity. Many adults struggle with sleeplessness; for example, 14.5% of U.S. adults reported difficulties falling asleep in 2020. The quest for sleep often leads people to quick fixes such as supplements or sleep aids, which can become distractions rather than solutions. Recognizing that insomnia is not primarily a biological issue can help individuals focus on more constructive responses to their sleeplessness.

Natural Sleep Hacks for Better Rest

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Understanding Sleep Perception and Its Impact on Quality

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A few years ago, I started waking up at three o’clock every morning. Over the years, I’d read many articles about the importance of rest, so I knew the research was unequivocal: Quality sleep supports cognitive performance and lowers the risk of diseases and health conditions such as type 2 diabetes, heart disease, stroke, obesity, and dementia.

Knowing that, I’d toss and turn in bed, disappointed that I wasn’t following through on my plan to get seven to eight hours of shut-eye. It was on my schedule, so why wasn’t I asleep?

You can read the Nir And Far blog post on: Getting Great Sleep is Much Easier Than You Think https://www.nirandfar.com/sleep-hacks/

Nir And Far, a podcast about business, behaviour and the brain by Nir Eyal. If you enjoy this podcast, please subscribe on iTunes and leave an iTunes review. It will greatly help new listeners discover the show. Please visit my website Nir and Far for other info about my writing, books and teaching: http://www.nirandfar.com/

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