Early awakenings
Hello,
I’ve followed Daniel from The Sleep Coach School for years, but I still struggle with early morning awakenings, often waking 2–3 hours before my desired wake time and having trouble falling back asleep. For those who’ve recovered, how important was being strict about your sleep window and wake time? I work from home, so after a bad night I sometimes sleep in or take a 15–30 minute nap (or just rest with my eyes closed). Could those habits be reducing my sleep drive and slowing my recovery?
You aren't alone in waking much earlier than you like. You may be interested in this article from one of our health leaders, about being up before the birds. She also shares some possible causes, other than insomnia, that might contribute to the situation. About your naps, sometimes your body tells you what it needs (a nap)! A short nap probably isn't a worry, but it'd be a good idea to chat with your doctor about it, as each person is different. Warmly, Kathy (Team member) Hi
Those are some good questions. I hope others jump in with their own experiences. We are not medical experts, but, from what I understand, a power nap will not generally disrupt your night time sleep schedule and sleeping in is only a problem if it prevents you from falling asleep on your usual schedule that night. Have you ever read Why We Sleep by Matthew Walker? It's a fantastic book about all aspects of sleep and a surprisingly engaging read (I listened to the audiobook.). I highly recommend it. Best wishes. - Lori (Team Member)
