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Sleep protocol for decreasing sleep latency
41:49 - 44:18 (02:29)
The speaker shares a sleep protocol for decreasing sleep latency by being silent for 10 minutes during the day without engaging in any stimulating activities. The protocol helps in decreasing the activity in the brain and body, aiding better sleep at night.
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The podcast hosts discuss strategies for improving sleep latency, including reducing caffeine intake, optimizing the sleep environment, and practicing deep breathing.
41:49 - 42:42 (00:52)
Summary
The podcast hosts discuss strategies for improving sleep latency, including reducing caffeine intake, optimizing the sleep environment, and practicing deep breathing. They also address nighttime waking, including the phenomenon of men waking up in the middle of the night to use the bathroom.
ChapterSleep protocol for decreasing sleep latency
Episode#425 - Louisa Nicola - How To Maximise Your Brain's Performance
PodcastModern Wisdom
The key to decreasing sleep latency and improving sleep quality is to calm down the sympathetic nervous system and activate the parasympathetic rest and digest nervous system.
42:42 - 43:38 (00:55)
Summary
The key to decreasing sleep latency and improving sleep quality is to calm down the sympathetic nervous system and activate the parasympathetic rest and digest nervous system. Simple breathing exercises such as box breathing or just 10 minutes of silence can do wonders for sleep quality.
ChapterSleep protocol for decreasing sleep latency
Episode#425 - Louisa Nicola - How To Maximise Your Brain's Performance
PodcastModern Wisdom
A portfolio manager messaged the speaker with a technique that leads to better sleep and HRV increase- taping your mouth shut before bed.
43:38 - 44:18 (00:40)
Summary
A portfolio manager messaged the speaker with a technique that leads to better sleep and HRV increase- taping your mouth shut before bed. The speaker had tried it before and found it a bit weird but still a great hack to consider.