Stardate 05.28.2026
Today’s story is about sleep awareness. That may sound like an oxymoron because most of us have no clue what’s happening while we’re asleep. Yet what happens during the middle of the night directly impacts how we function during the day.
For me, everything changed once I started measuring my sleep scores. Last night my REM sleep reached one hour and forty-two minutes. REM sleep helps relieve mental fatigue, improve memory, stabilize emotions, and support overall mental health. It’s one of the most important parts of sleep efficiency.
During the day, life can get messy. The real cleanup inside your brain takes place while you’re sleeping. That’s why I’m striving for consistency when it comes to bedtime. This is especially important to me because I no longer rely on an alarm clock to wake up. The risk of oversleeping is almost zero because my bedtime usually falls between 8 and 9 PM.
Most of the cleanup happens just before sunrise. My body already senses when it’s time to wake up because I do my best to get outside shortly after sunrise and spend five to ten minutes looking toward the morning light. This helps set my circadian rhythm and prepares my body for the day ahead.
If you’re working on improving your sleep efficiency, I believe the best place to begin is with a consistent bedtime schedule. Use your smartwatch to measure your sleep cycles. Slow down during the hour before bed. Complete your daily to-do list before your head hits the pillow. Then use your first hour of the day to focus on your top priorities.
For me, that priority is writing these daily reflections.
Don’t try to fix everything all at once. One small cleanup in one area of your brain today is enough. Save another area for another day and sleep on it. You may discover that your brain can keep working for you while you rest.
May you live long and prosper.
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