The ONLY Two Things That Control Your Sleep

01/03/2025 5 min Episodio 74
The ONLY Two Things That Control Your Sleep

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Just two forces control sleep.We call them the sleep-starting force and the sleep-stopping force.The Sleep-Starting ForceThe sleep-starting force is what makes sleep happen.It comes from two natural systems in your body: your sleep drive and your circadian rhythm.The Sleep-Stopping ForceIf your body is built to sleep naturally, why does insomnia happen?The answer is the sleep-stopping force.This blocks sleep from happening, even when your body is tired.The sleep-stopping force is caused by stress, worry, and an overactive nervous system.-Looking to end insomnia for good in 8 weeks? Get my FREE cheat sheet:The 7 Proven Steps I Used to Beat Insomnia After 5 Years of Hell—Without Pills, CBT-i, or Useless Sleep Hacks