Establishing a nighttime routine is key. Sleep is not an "on-off" switch, but rather, something you need to prepare for throughout the evening -- even throughout the day! Sleep expert, Dr. Michael Breus, likens this to giving yourself a "runway to land the plane."

In this video, Dr. Breus tells you the best time to drink your first cup of coffee, when to exercise, and why carrying around a 40 oz Stanley mug is actually good for you. Then, he explains some of his best tips for winding down in the evening, including why you should take a deliberate 60 minutes to prepare for bed, why an analog alarm clock is best, and why it is OKAY to have a TV in your bedroom.

📺 For some of Dr. Breus's advice on what to do when you can't fall back asleep, watch our video:    • How to fall back asleep in the middle...  
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0:00 Why a nighttime routine is KEY
0:57 When you should drink your first cup of coffee
1:55 Getting enough sunlight in the morning
2:49 Staying physically active
3:28 Stay hydrated throughout the day
4:12 When to stop your caffeine
5:07 "Habit of the month club"
5:37 Alcohol
6:57 Exercising at night
7:40 The Power Down Hour
9:45 Evaluate your bedroom environment
11:15 Adding a notepad to your bedside table
11:46 Sleeping with the TV on
12:39 The ONE thing you need to know

😴 Michael Breus, Ph.D., is a double board-certified clinical psychologist and sleep expert. He's been in practice since 1999 and helped thousands of patients improve their sleep. Dr. Breus has written five books on sleep and conducted over 1,000 interviews to the press and public.

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