Your sleep cycles aren't optimized
Your sleep cycles are approximately 75 to 90 minutes each. Factors like stress levels and unstable blood sugar levels can throw off your sleep cycles regardless of how much time you spend in bed.
- Get more sunlight exposure in the morning to help decrease cortisol levels later in the evening.
- Eat a well-balanced diet to keep your blood sugar stable at night.
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