2 Biological Systems That Impact Your Sleep and Focus

You have more control over them than you might think.

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For all of us, our days consist of two closely interconnected phases: sleep and wakefulness.

In our brain and body, there are certain hardwired, biological ‘mechanisms’ or ‘systems’ we can experiment with to improve the quality of our sleep and wakeful states.

We have more control over these mechanisms than we might think.

I’ve noticed that understanding the impact of my behaviour on my sleep and my focus, makes it easier to ‘justify’ the effort of better habits — and stick with them long term.

And the good news is:

You don’t need to be a scientist or a professor to understand any of this. The information I’ll share here is what I’ve picked up from Andrew Huberman’s popular podcast Huberman Lab. As in all his episodes, he explains the scientific research and medical concepts in a simple style, focusing on practical tools to enhance your mental and physical performance.

Alright, let’s dive into these 2 internal mechanisms that drive the quality of…