Why Are You Not Sleeping? (It’s Not Just Netflix’s Fault)
You’ve been hitting the gym, eating clean, and maybe even trying to channel your inner Zen with some yoga. But here’s the kicker: You’re still struggling to get enough sleep. If you’ve ever spent hours staring at the ceiling while mentally re-running the highlights of your day, you know the struggle is real. So, why are you not sleeping?
What’s Keeping You Up at Night?
- Stress & Anxiety: Your brain is basically doing mental burpees, flipping between “What’s for dinner tomorrow?” and “Did I remember to send that email?”—with no time to wind down.
- Too Much Screen Time: That late-night scrolling session (yes, we’re all guilty) isn’t doing you any favors. The blue light from screens messes with your body’s production of melatonin, the hormone that helps you snooze.
- Caffeine Overload: If your morning coffee is still keeping you wired well into the evening, it might be time to rethink your afternoon caffeine fix. Caffeine can stay in your system for hours, and it could be the reason you’re tossing and turning when your head finally hits the pillow.
- Inconsistent Sleep Schedule: You hit the sack at midnight one day, then 10 p.m. the next. Your body needs consistency—your sleep cycle thrives on routine, not chaos.
So, what can you do about it? Stick around, because in the next post we’re diving into some real solutions to make sleep a priority—without turning your bedroom into a science lab or spending money on fancy gadgets.