3. Power down
Because the blue light emitted by electronics suppresses melatonin production, experts say to shut down anything with a screen at least a half-hour before bed, so you can begin your day feeling empowered.
26
230 reads
The idea is part of this collection:
Learn more about personaldevelopment with this collection
How to apply new knowledge in everyday life
Why continuous learning is important
How to find and evaluate sources of knowledge
Related collections
Similar ideas to 3. Power down
Don’t wind down with your gadgets
If you do decide to catch up on your favorite show, don’t do it on your computer or tablet.
Even just a few seconds of exposure from a blue light-emitting device an hour before bed can disrupt the melatonin rhythm, a rhythm that is so critical to helping us fall asleep, stay asleep ...
How to Fall Asleep Fast
- Develop a “power down” ritual before bed: shut off all electronics an hour or two before sleep and resume all work early in the day, to calm your mind.
- Use relaxation techniques: proven methods include daily journaling, deep breathing exercises, meditation, exercise, and keeping a gr...
One Hour Before Bed…
- Step away from the screens. The blue light from electronics interferes with the production of melatonin, a hormone necessary for restful sleep.
- Read a book. Six minutes of reading can ease the tension of stress in the human body and calm your nerves.
- Reflect ...
Read & Learn
20x Faster
without
deepstash
with
deepstash
with
deepstash
Personalized microlearning
—
100+ Learning Journeys
—
Access to 200,000+ ideas
—
Access to the mobile app
—
Unlimited idea saving
—
—
Unlimited history
—
—
Unlimited listening to ideas
—
—
Downloading & offline access
—
—
Supercharge your mind with one idea per day
Enter your email and spend 1 minute every day to learn something new.
I agree to receive email updates