"I wish I could sell going to bed earlier."
- Robb Wolf
Some of you already know you should be taking active steps to improve your sleep . . . but don't. Others of you are in denial. Perhaps 5-10% of you (at best!) already get good sleep and don't need an alarm to wake up in the mornings, don't get that afternoon grogginess, and do have high cognitive function, easy recovery from workouts, and good moods on a regular basis. But if you fall into either the “I know I should do better” camp or the “sleep? who needs it!” camp, please take the time to read this resource page we've brought together for you. There's no point in having disciplined eating and training habits if you're not going to make an informed, concerted effort to get optimal sleep. So learn how and start practicing! The links below go into much more detail, but the Cliff's Notes version of this page would be: Most people require 8 hours of quality sleep per night, with a consistent sleep schedule For optimal recovery, be sure to sleep in complete darkness Your behavior during the day and evening can affect your sleep (for better or worse) Sleep quality and quantity will affect not only athletic performance but cognitive function and mood
Constructing the case for the importance of sleep (and why excuses are, well, excuses)
The definitive guide to sleep
How I was so wrong about sleep
How to deal with sleep and stress as a busy person
Why the snooze button is ruining your sleep
How to improve your sleep
17 ways to improve your sleep
10 ways to get an extra hour of sleep
How to re-boot your sleep cycle and get the rest you deserve
Improving cognitive function and alertness through better sleep
How to wake up and feel alert
Sleep more to forget less
How to get your boss to allow a mid-afternoon nap
Getting over the afternoon slump
7 ways you may be inadvertently sabotaging a good night's sleep
When you sleep (and wake) matters as much as how long you sleep
7 tips to get out of bed on weekends
How to avoid jet lag / A battle plan for jet lag
Daylight savings time
How light affects our sleep
What kind of room are you sleeping in? What kind of bed?
How to make your own blackout blinds
Sleepover: Experiments in sleeping on the floor / A “paleo” mattress
How to improve your sleep posture
Get the free download of “f.lux” to avoid blue light at night (here's why)
How to track and manage your sleep
Apps and gadgets to track your sleep
How to conduct a personal experiment: Yellow light exposurebr/>
Sleepyti.me bedtime calculator
Bonus extras for those who can't get enough of understanding how sleep matters
Harvard University's free online “Sleep and Health Education Program.”
Sleep: An Undervalued Ergogenic Aid
Robb Wolf on how artificial lighting and cortisol impact your sleep
Sleep: A Very Short Introduction by Lockley and Foster
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