Sleep impacts every system in the body. Krista who is naturally energized will discuss tools that aid in better sleep and common habits that negativity impact sleep:
1. Consistent wake time and consistent bed time
2. Day activities that encourage better sleep: meditation, sunlight, singing, connect with others, laugh, eat whole foods, cold plunge, yoga, and cardio exercise.
3. Evening activities that encourage better sleep: bath, positive book that is easy to pick up and put down, hot tea, creative, relaxing projects, writing, aromatherapy, massage, and avoid blue light.
3. Avoid food, drink and blue light at least 3 hours before bed. Happy Hour is highly suggested (4-6pm, if you drink alcohol)
Sara who is naturally mellow will share her tips and tricks to feel rested such as the Yoga Nidra (progressive relaxation body scan) and breathing techniques to activate your parasympathetic nervous system — responsible for resting and digesting.
Learn more about blue light: The problem comes in when we get exposure to too much artificial blue light later in the day and at night. The brain doesn’t distinguish between blue light from the sun and blue light from our cellphones and laptops, so any blue light can signal to the brain that it’s time to be awake. Electric and magnetic fields (EMFs) are invisible areas of energy. These magnetic fields induce circulating currents within the human body. The strength of these currents depends on the intensity of the outside magnetic field. If sufficiently large, these currents could cause stimulation of nerves and muscles or affect other biological processes.
EMF's include electrochemical cells, thermoelectric devices, solar cells, electrical generators, and transformers which are cell phones, bluetooth and wifi.
Resources:
Master Your Sleep: Huberman Lab
Take the Quiz. Chronotype is
the natural inclination of your body to sleep at a certain time, or what most people understand as being an early bird versus a night owl. In addition to regulating sleep and wake times, it has an influence on appetite, exercise, and core body temperature.
