Most people need 7-9 hours of sleep per night. Lack of sleep increases unethical decision-making, irrational lashing out, risky behavior, Alzheimer’s & dementia, and weight gain.

A few recommendations from sleep scientist, Rebecca Robbins (from a Chasing Life podcast episode):

• Meditate (good meditators need less sleep)
• Do cognitive behavioral training for insomnia (CBTI)
• Remove things from the bedroom that discourage sleep (tv, smart phone, etc.)
• Keep temperature at 70 degrees or less
• Avoid alcohol, caffeine, and spicy food 6-hours before bed
• Go to bed and get up at the same time everyday