The biggest barrier for me going to sleep at a reasonable hour is the required ritual just before going to bed. Brushing my teeth, flossing, taking a shower, changing into bed clothes.
From now on, I'm going to try this:
- Brush my teeth, floss, etc. a couple of hours before the predicted bed-time. This will have the bonus effect of reducing needless midnight snacking.
- Shower in the mornings.
There is something liberating about being able to just "go to bed" without dreading the logistics.
Not sure if I'll bother with the fixed wakeup time, too.
From now on, I'm going to try this: - Brush my teeth, floss, etc. a couple of hours before the predicted bed-time. This will have the bonus effect of reducing needless midnight snacking. - Shower in the mornings.
There is something liberating about being able to just "go to bed" without dreading the logistics.
Not sure if I'll bother with the fixed wakeup time, too.