|
|
|
|
|
|
by pedalpete
13 days ago
|
|
|
We wrote about the "why" on our blog a few months ago [1], but the short version Sleep is a complex interplay of multiple systems within the body. A consistent/regular schedule means the brain/body is not guessing what you are asking of it. It knows when to reduce cortisol, drop body temperature, etc. etc. A simple example:
When you force yourself to stay awake longer, your body attempts to compensate by increasing cortisol, then when you try to go to bed later, it can't just switch off the cortisol. It needs to clear it in your system. Then the next domino falls of when does your brain/body expect you to wake up? What are you asking of it? [1]https://blog.affectablesleep.com/p/the-hidden-work-of-sleep-... |
|
|