Do you do this at night?

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I heard some great advice awhile back. And it made a big difference. How well we sleep really impacts energy levels. No surprise. But there ways to fix it are pretty simple.


The body produces more Melatonin ( the hormone that you need to pass into a deep sleep ) when it's dark. So I started making sure it was pitch black. But also.


I stop all work and just relax entirely 1 hour before sleep -- no computer -- no tv.


Hitting the hay with it pitch black and a relaxed mind really makes a difference. And you feel it the next morning -- and all throughout the day. It's so much easier to be motivated when you've got that energy going for you.


Do you guys have any nightly routines that help you hit the hay on the right side of the bed? :-)
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  • Profile picture of the author SUPER Louie
    I do that too. It's very effective!
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  • Profile picture of the author ccora
    I have all the lights off except for just a floor lamp as a reading light. I try to read a bit before going to bed and this works for me. Not only does it prepare me for a nice sleep, I also learn at the same time too.
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    I like to take a nice hot shower and read a non-fiction, self educating book.
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  • Profile picture of the author Debra Barrow
    I usually have a cup of caffeine free tea. It helps me relax.
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    • Profile picture of the author DanteRomero
      Originally Posted by Debra Barrow View Post

      I usually have a cup of caffeine free tea. It helps me relax.

      Werd! Tea is great.

      When I was staying in Georgetown, Malaysia, I ran into the greatest tea! This old man living in china let me try some of his Wu Tong Sheng. It's made from a tree that only grows in Tibet. And it was awesome!

      I ended up buying some of my own for a few weeks. Spendy but tasty -- and so relaxing!
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      • Profile picture of the author jordan55
        Originally Posted by DanteRomero View Post

        Werd! Tea is great.

        When I was staying in Georgetown, Malaysia, I ran into the greatest tea! This old man living in china let me try some of his Wu Tong Sheng. It's made from a tree that only grows in Tibet. And it was awesome!

        I ended up buying some of my own for a few weeks. Spendy but tasty -- and so relaxing!
        I tried but I'm unable to reply to your PM until I reach 50 posts, it seems. I'm interested in fiction classics, but I am reading a WWII history, by the way. Stuff about the Pacific.
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        Originally Posted by DanteRomero View Post

        Spendy but tasty --
        Reminds me of some former girlfriends...


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  • Profile picture of the author NicholasCollins
    I will usually just keep a small light on next to my bed while i write down some thoughts in a journal I have. I write down things i was working on that day, things i accomplished or didnt and things I want to do. Its a 3 year old journal so its neat for me to review as well, I will often flip back a year and see what I was working on then and if it was a success or a flop or where I was at in my business.

    At night I also create the next days goals in iCal so when I wake up they are there. I find it relaxing to do this at night when its quite and calm and I can reflect on what I want to get done for the next day.
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    • Profile picture of the author Magnus Koenig
      Originally Posted by NicholasCollins View Post

      At night I also create the next days goals in iCal so when I wake up they are there. I find it relaxing to do this at night when its quite and calm and I can reflect on what I want to get done for the next day.
      I do as well make a to-do-list for the next day at the end of every day.
      I've found this to be the single best method to get rid of insomnia, because I won't have thousands of thoughts in my head about what I'm going to do the next day, I just know it is on the list and I can forget about it.
      Then I read about an hour (fiction) and after that I just close my eyes and try to think about absolutely nothing.
      I know thinking about nothing is hard, but a good way of doing this is just to observe your own thoughts from a third person view and letting them float by, not sticking with one of them.
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  • Profile picture of the author brianman
    I try to take an hour break before sleep. But, sometimes, when you're running multiple businesses and trying not to be poor, you go astray. I need to start relaxing before bed.
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  • Profile picture of the author Newview
    Sleep is very important to be able to help you perform and be your best. Truly, I fall fast asleep within 10 minutes of my head hitting the pillow. Honestly, I fall fast asleep with the light and TV on. I tune the TV to something lighthearted like a comedy or cartoons. Next thing, the alarm is sounding... 6:00 time to get up and begin a new adventure.
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  • Profile picture of the author Justin Says
    I tend to watch an episode of "The Universe" or something relating to outer space with my Gunnar glasses This way I can watch the shows in the dark without hurting my eyes.

    Also I feel anything dealing with outer space tends to make me pass out pretty quickly as it's interesting, but makes me want to dream
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  • Profile picture of the author DrDaveS
    I cannot fall asleep unless I wind down for a while first, otherwise my mind races and I just think instead of sleeping. I like to wind down with a bit of mindless tv like a late night talk show or something along those lines. I usually fall asleep within 15 minutes I guess that says something about the quality of tv shows that are on at night.
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    • Profile picture of the author Justin Says
      Originally Posted by DrDaveS View Post

      I cannot fall asleep unless I wind down for a while first, otherwise my mind races and I just think instead of sleeping. I like to wind down with a bit of mindless tv like a late night talk show or something along those lines. I usually fall asleep within 15 minutes I guess that says something about the quality of tv shows that are on at night.
      And just an FYI, when people get into that mood that you are expressing, it usually only takes 15 minutes to fall asleep on average.

      One great thing to do is to work with a sleep schedule.

      I know that might sound a bit crazy, but they work. Pretty much it averages the time you woke up and what tme your sleep cycles will be available.

      You can see more here: sleepyti.me bedtime calculator
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  • Profile picture of the author jordan55
    I think reading something on paper (not a computer) makes a big difference in creating a de-stimulating environment. I only read "stories," e.g., fiction or histories, etc., nothing that would get my mind racing.

    Of course, I'm laying in bed with the laptop now as I write this, so I don't always practice what I preach.
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    As soon as my eyes show signs of fatigue, I do not hesitate, I just shut down whatever I was doing and go to sleep. Most times I wake up the next morning very relaxed.
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  • Profile picture of the author centsible
    I use a treadmill. 20 minutes does wonders for my attention span.
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  • Profile picture of the author ephame
    I'm naturally a very relaxed person and caffeine doesn't really make too much difference to me, at night time good music can keep me in a better working mood. Otherwise if there were a sleeping contest i'm sure i could win.
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  • Profile picture of the author katona44
    I will try this out,but it`s so hard to sleep without TV/Movie
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  • Profile picture of the author WhiteStarlight
    Dante, didn't hear about that. I guess it is a sort of meditation?
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  • Profile picture of the author Crystal_Jobs
    Hi DanteRomero.

    Thanks for the document you sent to me.

    Sincerely, I don't go to bed till I'm fagged out.
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    • Profile picture of the author DanteRomero
      Originally Posted by Crystal_Jobs View Post

      Hi DanteRomero.

      Thanks for the document you sent to me.

      Sincerely, I don't go to bed till I'm fagged out.

      Your welcome. I'm glad you liked it.
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  • Profile picture of the author WhiteStarlight
    Yeah,Dante, I can't write PM for now,but probably will reach my 50 posts soon enough!
    As for me i am not much in internet marketing, but much more in investing - and in investing i am already few years
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    • Profile picture of the author DanteRomero
      Originally Posted by WhiteStarlight View Post

      Yeah,Dante, I can't write PM for now,but probably will reach my 50 posts soon enough!
      As for me i am not much in internet marketing, but much more in investing - and in investing i am already few years
      Yeah, you can get 50 pretty quickly.

      That's pretty cool! I'd like to get into that some day as well. Just need to save my pennies so I have larger starting capital.


      And wow! that thing about DaVinci's sleep schedule is really cool! I'm a huge fan of him myself. What an amazing person.
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  • Profile picture of the author WhiteStarlight
    Justin, your mention about 15 minutes and sleep schedule reminded me about Leonardo Da Vinci sleep schedule, where he did sleep 15 minutes every 4 hours and that was his 24/7 regime
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    • Profile picture of the author IMWinner
      Before going to sleep I love to drink warm milk while reading any books that available in my book shelves. Or checking on my mail box, working online, anything that will help my eyes to feel tired.
      I usually avoid any caffeinated drinks during night. As we all know that caffeine makes your brain work faster, so it won't help during night.
      The most important is that; don't think too much on what you going to do for the next day or what you fail to do during the day. In short clear your mind. A short meditation can surely help.
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    • Profile picture of the author janicelou
      Originally Posted by WhiteStarlight View Post

      Justin, your mention about 15 minutes and sleep schedule reminded me about Leonardo Da Vinci sleep schedule, where he did sleep 15 minutes every 4 hours and that was his 24/7 regime
      Your referring to a polyphasic sleep schedule..

      its 20 to 30 minutes sleep 6 times a day (around every 4 hours)

      The US military has experimenter with it along with many many other people.

      I've experimented with it at times. It has its ups and downs... the best part is you have an additional 30 to 40 hours of time each week.. The hard part for me was that it was a bit inconvenient with other peoples normal sleep schedules.. it also takes a week or two to really get used to.. for that first week or two you feel a bit sleep deprived... but after your body adjust you feel fine and most people report a heightened sense of awareness and clarity in their thinking.
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      • Profile picture of the author janicelou
        Originally Posted by janicelou View Post

        Your referring to a polyphasic sleep schedule..

        its 20 to 30 minutes sleep 6 times a day (around every 4 hours)

        The US military has experimenter with it along with many many other people.

        I've experimented with it at times. It has its ups and downs... the best part is you have an additional 30 to 40 hours of time each week.. The hard part for me was that it was a bit inconvenient with other peoples normal sleep schedules.. it also takes a week or two to really get used to.. for that first week or two you feel a bit sleep deprived... but after your body adjust you feel fine and most people report a heightened sense of awareness and clarity in their thinking.
        Here is a good page I found on polyphasic sleep... www.dustincurtis (dot) com/sleep.html
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      • Profile picture of the author DanteRomero
        Originally Posted by janicelou View Post

        Your referring to a polyphasic sleep schedule..

        its 20 to 30 minutes sleep 6 times a day (around every 4 hours)

        The US military has experimenter with it along with many many other people.

        I've experimented with it at times. It has its ups and downs... the best part is you have an additional 30 to 40 hours of time each week.. The hard part for me was that it was a bit inconvenient with other peoples normal sleep schedules.. it also takes a week or two to really get used to.. for that first week or two you feel a bit sleep deprived... but after your body adjust you feel fine and most people report a heightened sense of awareness and clarity in their thinking.
        I've heard of this idea before. And it is a great one! I used to do it sort of accidentally. And I never felt better than when I slept in at least two phases. But it's hard to sustain sometimes with the rest of the world on a nightly schedule.

        Well, I suppose that's just an excuse in a way, eh? :p I'll have to get back into it again! Thanks for remind me, janice.
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  • Profile picture of the author WhiteStarlight
    IMWinner, i disagree about coffee, i do drink almost before going to sleep and it doesn't affect me much in that way.
    But i often fall in trap of thinking and planning before going to sleep - yea, with such thing kinda hard to fall asleep.
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  • Profile picture of the author That Guy
    I don't do the whole "unplug myself", instead I actually relax by watching some funny YouTube videos or browsing the WarriorFourm. lol
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  • Profile picture of the author stopper
    I think I will try the pitch black joint though the one hour no TV will take some time.
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    Reading books and a glass of fresh milk can do.
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  • Profile picture of the author janicelou
    black-out curtains are great...

    the other thing that made a significant difference in how i slept was changing my alarm clock.. i used to have an annoying buzzer type sound.. i changed that to the sound of rain increasing in volume...


    what a difference... i used to wake up stressed out... not anymore
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  • Profile picture of the author poath
    I use the 'steve pavlina' way of sleeping. Wake up at the same time everyday but go to sleep whenver you feel tired.

    Also, I used to find the alarm clock app on iphones to work quite well. There is an app that use the iphone's accelerometer to record your movement through the night and wakes you up when you going through light instead of deep sleep.
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  • Profile picture of the author Sam Tam
    I never have a problem falling asleep within minutes, and usually I have a deep uninterrupted sleep, guess I'm pretty fortunate on this aspect.
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  • Profile picture of the author Gilearn
    First i make sure i have taken my supper well (rest for 1hr after the meal) as in no constipation or any unrest because that keeps me awake all night. i like it quiet, make sure that i am comfortable then intentionally relax my eyes, the brain it is like shutting down, then in less than 20 mins i am asleep...i have divided my sleeping in 3hrs duration so either i sleep for 3hrs or 6hrs. i wake up feeling fresh and energetic
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  • Profile picture of the author Anotherdesignteam
    Although I am absolutely sure it works. I never do that. So I am going to add it to my routine
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  • Profile picture of the author Kaysa
    What I do its stay quite for 15 or 20 mins in a dark place meditating about all the day, that helps me to relax and then I have a good sleep through all the night.
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  • Profile picture of the author kmids
    This is a great idea!! I actually have sleeping problems, I'm going to try this tonight!
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    • Profile picture of the author DanteRomero
      Originally Posted by kmids View Post

      This is a great idea!! I actually have sleeping problems, I'm going to try this tonight!
      I'm glad you like it! :-D

      Here's some more information on helping sleep for anyone interested in being superhuman:

      Relax Like A Pro: 5 Steps to Hacking Your Sleep
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  • Profile picture of the author jushuaburnham
    One thing I cant forget before I got bed is to pray....
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  • Profile picture of the author Inside Edge
    I will have to give this a try. I usually have my lap top on doing home work and the tv on so I can watch the game. On top of that I usually do my to do list right before I try to sleep and then my mind goes nuts thinking about tomorrow while I'm trying to go to sleep. Your method sounds much less hectic.
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    I usually watch my favorite sitcoms with lights off and wait till my body is ready to sleep.
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  • Profile picture of the author marcusalphaeus
    Generally for most of us, our body needs time to wind down before it "shuts down" as in sleep, but theoretically it is not "shut down" as the brain is actually still working in some ways and so is the body. What I find helpful to wind down at the end of the day and to help me sleep better and get to sleep faster is just to have a nice chat with my loved one... of course provided that it stay off the "sensitive" topics ..
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  • Profile picture of the author marcusalphaeus
    Heard that white noise music been helpful, I have not tried it before, but just wondering if anyone has experiences with that?
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  • Profile picture of the author dorianjohn425
    Originally Posted by DanteRomero View Post

    I heard some great advice awhile back. And it made a big difference. How well we sleep really impacts energy levels. No surprise. But there ways to fix it are pretty simple.


    The body produces more Melatonin ( the hormone that you need to pass into a deep sleep ) when it's dark. So I started making sure it was pitch black. But also.


    I stop all work and just relax entirely 1 hour before sleep -- no computer -- no tv.


    Hitting the hay with it pitch black and a relaxed mind really makes a difference. And you feel it the next morning -- and all throughout the day. It's so much easier to be motivated when you've got that energy going for you.


    Do you guys have any nightly routines that help you hit the hay on the right side of the bed? :-)
    We are almost doing the same
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    • Profile picture of the author abundantlife
      I have a speaker from my computer wired into my bedroom. I listen to online messages from someone like Chuck Missler. If that get's over and I'm still awake I turn the radio on to BBC overnight, mostly just to hear a talking voice to keep my mind from being active.

      One time I met Chuck at a meeting and told him that I listened to his tapes and he put me to sleep. Oops! that didn't come out right, so I tried to explain, but he was gracious and understood. :-)
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    Listening music and watching TV...
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  • Profile picture of the author joefalk
    Its a good idea to not watch TV or anything right before you sleep. You could also try to sleep in a little bit colder room, around 18 degrees celcius.
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  • Profile picture of the author V12
    1g of Ascorbic Acid (a form of vitamin C) powder in a glass of water makes me sleep like log.
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  • Profile picture of the author LukeK
    Most of the time I go to sleep right after work, I don't recommend this to anyone. Calming down is the best option, I used to read before going to sleep, but now I can't find the time to do so. I will have to change this
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    thank you,good post+1
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  • Profile picture of the author Mary McLean
    Hi Dante...
    There seems to be a sleep potion for everyone here!
    Should bundle them all up and sell as "Hints and Tips to get to Sleep"!

    I'm older than dirt and as the saying goes; oldies have a hard time sleeping at night, but I guess I'm avoiding that set of circumstances by creating some habits and some deliberate daily actions.

    I eat dinner before sunset...about 4-5pm suits my digestive system. If I eat after dark, I'll eat the fridge out and I can't sleep!
    I don't drink green tea after mid day and only have a cup of coffee for breakfast.
    No TV in the bedroom...go to bed at 10 pm
    Do my list of 10 thank-yous, sort out my work schedule for the next day and read a bit of something "Self Help", before sleeping soundly all night
    Wake up naturally at 5-30 am...ish...and go for a couple of KM jog 6 mornings a week at 6-7am...ish

    Someone once said to go to bed earlier and earlier until you woke up naturally.
    I find 10pm is my knock off time.
    10.30 lights out.

    Actually, it's quite revealing to see how ritualistic one becomes in time! eek

    Kindest...


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  • Profile picture of the author ashimi blessing
    Doing the following before sleep can really make you wake up revitalized

    Clear your head of any form of worry.If you can't seem to forget ,pen it down and assure yourself of treating it when you wake up.

    Make yourself comfortable.

    Read something reassuring.A motivational writeup,the bible,or any other book that will speak positivity into your subconsciousness.
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  • Profile picture of the author rcritchett
    Originally Posted by DanteRomero View Post

    I heard some great advice awhile back. And it made a big difference. How well we sleep really impacts energy levels. No surprise. But there ways to fix it are pretty simple.


    The body produces more Melatonin ( the hormone that you need to pass into a deep sleep ) when it's dark. So I started making sure it was pitch black. But also.


    I stop all work and just relax entirely 1 hour before sleep -- no computer -- no tv.


    Hitting the hay with it pitch black and a relaxed mind really makes a difference. And you feel it the next morning -- and all throughout the day. It's so much easier to be motivated when you've got that energy going for you.


    Do you guys have any nightly routines that help you hit the hay on the right side of the bed? :-)
    As a person who's always looking to optimize cognitive function (because of how awesomely it relates to better performance in life), this rocks! It makes a lot of sense. Guess I just needed someone to say it!

    I'm definitely down to give it a shot and try it out. Thanks for posting this.

    My normal routine is to watch a show like Dual Survival or Ancient Aliens to cease fire on mental missiles. Also, like someone else mentioned, yoga and stretching helps tremendously.
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  • Profile picture of the author hireava
    Same here...I take time to relax my body first. No work, no stressful thinking, no tv at all. And it is really effective.
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  • Profile picture of the author DesignDevelopment
    Yoga is very effective. opens your mind and refreshes the whole body..
    I do that before sitting around my work table
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    Its really the best time 2 listn music...
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