Wolves: When to sleep
Go to bed by midnight
- By this time, your body is naturally starting to wind down, and you'll be able to get enough sleep (around 7 hrs) w/out having to sleep in the next day.
- you are typically at your best when you're getting around 7 hrs of sleep. On average wolves get through four 90-minute sleep cycles a night and can take 40 minutes to fall asleep
Since it can take a while for you to quiet your mind and fall asleep, consider a sleep supplement
If you struggle with grogginess in the morning, hydrate and get some sunlight first thing to keep your biological clock ticking along smoothly.
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Because getting enough sleep can be tough for nocturnals because their biological rhythm is so at odds with society's timetable
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