Good sleep doesn’t start at night. It starts in the first 60–90 minutes after you wake up.
Morning light: anchor your rhythm
- Within the first hour of waking, try to get 10–20 minutes of outdoor light, even on cloudy days.
- If that’s impossible, go to a bright window and look outside (without staring at the sun).
This morning light tells your brain when “day” begins, helping melatonin rise reliably at night.
Movement, not exhaustion
You don’t need intense workouts at 6 AM. But you do need to show your body: “We are active in the day, restful at night.”
- Short walk, light stretching, or a gentle routine at home is enough.
- Leave intense workouts for earlier in the day, not too close to bedtime.
Regular wake-up time
Try to wake at roughly the same time every day, even on weekends (with some flexibility).
This is often more powerful than trying to “force” a fixed bedtime.
First caffeine + first meal
- Wait 30–60 minutes before your first coffee if possible.
- Have a small breakfast or snack if long fasting makes you jittery — stability helps the nervous system.
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