131. How To Be Awesome At Sleep

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">In this episode, Lindsay talks about SLEEP!!!  And how she was compromising sleep so much but just won’t do it anymore.  </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;"> </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">She thinks that improving the quality of your sleep will improve your life in so many ways.  </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;"> </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">She’s sharing all he things she’s learned about what happens in the body during sleep.   Like… your brain sorts the days information.  Hormones flood your body.  Your nervous system chills out.  Your cortisol levels lower.  Your muscles relax!!</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;"> </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;"> </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Here are some of the topics that Lindsay covers: </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;"> </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Sleep efficiency - Have a routine and try to stick to it.  Even on weekends modify a bit - maybe you don't wake up so early but similar.  The consistency of sleep is so important.  </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;"> </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">️ Get sunlight during the day! </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Daily rhythms are set by light!!!  Thirty minutes is ideal!!  Sitting by a window isn’t enough. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;"> </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">🏼 Get up and move your body!  Exercise or stretching or walking is key.  And it helps to tire out the body!  Studies show working out first thing in the morning is best for sleep.  They spend more time in the deepest sleep and more efficient sleep cycles.  </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;"> </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Experts say that most people who have problems going to sleep are doing something during the day that is causing it and not realizing it. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 40