Exhaust Your Mind
There’s a common misconception that exercising at night can help you sleep easier. But while working out tires your body out, it doesn’t necessarily exhaust your mind.
After a marathon, your body might be tired but that doesn’t mean your mind will be ready for sleep.
Regular exercise improves sleep, in general, but exercising in order to fall asleep won’t do you much good. A better way is to read a book or do puzzles.
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