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How to sleep

Sleeping is important for the body.

It restores your energy and boosts your cognitive function.

When I sleep well, I have better mood and the energy to attack the tasks of the day.

Here are the things that have improved my sleep:

  • 3 hours before sleeping I put on bluelight-blocking glasses. These days my eyes get strained easily, so I wear them most days to counteract that.

  • 1 hour before bed time I read a book. I love reading and it helps me wind down.

  • Before I go to sleep I rinse my nose with seawater. I have a deviated septum, and I’ve suffered from a blocked/stuffy/runny nose my entire life. This is the biggest predictor of good sleep for me. A rinse helps.

  • Nose strips. I found that BreatheRight makes the best nose strips and it feels like they add 15-20% capacity to your breathing.

  • Black blinds. No sunlight, helps sleep better for sure.

  • Eye mask. This is a game changer, it blocks out any stray light. I use a “3D” mask that does not put any pressure on my eyeballs.

  • Ear plugs. It drowns out all the noise from the outside. I use ear wax specifically, because they mold to your ears, and they do not hurt.

  • Cold AC. I go for the coldest setting possible, around 16’C.

This protocol is still a work in progress.

Things I want to try next:

  • Buy a WHOOP and track my sleep
  • Experiment with taking the last meal earlier and how it affects sleep
  • Experiment with gym schedule and how it affects sleep