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Skip Counting Sheep for Sleep

When you’re trying to fall asleep, skip the classic mental exercise of counting sheep. The recommendation is to avoid this bedtime strategy because it can keep your mind engaged and make sleep onset take longer rather than helping you drift off.

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There's a great study from my colleague, Dr. Alison Harvey at UC Berkeley, and she put this to the test. It didn't make people fall asleep faster. It made them take longer to fall asleep.

huberman · Dr. Matt Walker: Protocols to Improve Your Sleep | Huberman Lab Guest Series · Apr 10, 2024 · 1:34:18 · open ↗
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