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How to Sleep: The New Science-Based Solutions for Sleeping Through the Night
“Easy to read and comprehensive. This book offers real practical guidance.”
—Matthew Walker, PhD, bestselling author of Why We Sleep
A MindBodyGreen Health & Well-Being Book for Your 2021 Reading List
Anyone having trouble sleeping has heard all the old “sleep hygiene” Don’t drink caffeine after 2:00 p.m., use the bedroom only for sleeping, put down your screens an hour before going to bed. But as the millions suffering from poor sleep can attest, just following these overly simplistic, one-size-fits-all directives doesn’t work. How to Sleep is here to rewrite the rules and help you get to sleep—and stay asleep—each and every night.
Dr. Rafael Pelayo, an expert sleep clinician and professor at the world-renowned Sleep Medicine Clinic at Stanford University, offers a medically comprehensive and holistic approach to the myriad issues that might be affecting your sleep. He begins by grounding us in the biology of sleep including the extremely reassuring fact that no one actually sleeps through the night—we naturally wake up every ninety minutes. Dr. Pelayo then tackles the major sleep issues one by one, such as snoring and its causes; the difference between transient and chronic insomnia, and how to treat each; strategies to combat jet lag; how lifestyle choices affect your sleep, including exercise (even ten minutes helps), meditation (try it right before bed), and food and drink (alcohol is a double-edged sword—it may help you fall asleep faster, but it often interferes with staying asleep).
There’s advice for the bedroom—on white noise machines, ambient temperature, what to look for in a pillow—and answers to our most pressing questions, from when to see a sleep medicine specialist to how aging affects our sleep. All in all, it’s a sure prescription to help you sleep better, wake up refreshed, and live a healthier life.
—Matthew Walker, PhD, bestselling author of Why We Sleep
A MindBodyGreen Health & Well-Being Book for Your 2021 Reading List
Anyone having trouble sleeping has heard all the old “sleep hygiene” Don’t drink caffeine after 2:00 p.m., use the bedroom only for sleeping, put down your screens an hour before going to bed. But as the millions suffering from poor sleep can attest, just following these overly simplistic, one-size-fits-all directives doesn’t work. How to Sleep is here to rewrite the rules and help you get to sleep—and stay asleep—each and every night.
Dr. Rafael Pelayo, an expert sleep clinician and professor at the world-renowned Sleep Medicine Clinic at Stanford University, offers a medically comprehensive and holistic approach to the myriad issues that might be affecting your sleep. He begins by grounding us in the biology of sleep including the extremely reassuring fact that no one actually sleeps through the night—we naturally wake up every ninety minutes. Dr. Pelayo then tackles the major sleep issues one by one, such as snoring and its causes; the difference between transient and chronic insomnia, and how to treat each; strategies to combat jet lag; how lifestyle choices affect your sleep, including exercise (even ten minutes helps), meditation (try it right before bed), and food and drink (alcohol is a double-edged sword—it may help you fall asleep faster, but it often interferes with staying asleep).
There’s advice for the bedroom—on white noise machines, ambient temperature, what to look for in a pillow—and answers to our most pressing questions, from when to see a sleep medicine specialist to how aging affects our sleep. All in all, it’s a sure prescription to help you sleep better, wake up refreshed, and live a healthier life.
160 pages, Hardcover
Published December 8, 2020
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January 10, 2021
2.5 stars. Compared to Why We Sleep: Unlocking the Power of Sleep and Dreams by Matthew Walker, this book has many more practical, tactical suggestions for improving sleep in adults and children, but almost none of the evidence-based scientific evidence for the fundamental need for and power of sleep. This would be a good read/listen for anyone who is having sleep difficulties or wants to encourage healthy sleep in toddlers and children (even for those who have already read Matthew Walker - the practical advice here is additive), but I definitely recommend Why We Sleep as the more comprehensive and powerful book on sleep.
March 8, 2023
I didn't learn anything that I haven't already learned from late night insomnia googling.
May 7, 2022
While this book is too vague and superficial to provide concrete assistance to anyone suffering from insomnia, it does serve as a good primer to the subject. But otherwise, on the buffet table of sleep books, this one is a stuffed mushroom cap. For a book that has some meat, try The Sleep Solution: Why Your Sleep Is Broken and How to Fix It, by W. Chris Winter, M.D.
January 1, 2021
This book taught me a lot about the science of sleeping. I therefore got insights that I could never have collected by reading popular science articles or books, as I have been doing for years. 'How to Sleep' is an exquisite collection of relevant science data, molded into understandable literature.
May 30, 2021
It's time I read the Matthew Walker book on sleep and stop trying out every book there is about the topic.
I got bored on the chapter length listing of sleep issues in this one.
I got bored on the chapter length listing of sleep issues in this one.
September 23, 2022
A bit basic, but overall useful and interesting.
October 28, 2024
Very insightful and entertaining:)
August 15, 2021
Wow this book does not get the respect and rating that it deserves. It seemed like everyone in the reviews was comparing it to Matthew walker's book which is ridiculous and unfair as they serve different purposes. Exactly where Why we sleep lacks in subject matter and tone, is where How to Sleep makes up for it. They match each other really well. The stand out features in this book is that:
1) it offers much more practical advice (which is exactly what the title entails)
2) it's not nearly as sinister and mind blowing which is simply a nice contrast with the other masterpiece.
Raphael speaks from a perspective of a doctor more than of that of a scientist so he addresses a lot of common thoughts and problems which were really useful. Having said that, towards the very beginning of the book, he did say that not everyone needs 8 hours of sleep. TO my ears that sounded like straight up blasphemy and I seriously considered stopping it right then and there becuase I thought I'd be listening to a conspiracy theorist talk. Luckily I checked myself and thought that, maybe I don't know everything for certain and will at least finish listening to what he has to say. Worth it, regardless if I disagreed with that point.
Whereas Why we Sleep talks about the giant problems of blue light and caffeine, this book brought up some other silent killers which I wasn't expecting and will much more vigilant about (at least as much as I can), which is snoring. I guess snoring, a common issue especially in men, is a much more dangerous issue than we thought and should be resolved.
I was not aware as well on how allergies interrupt our sleep and make it harder for us to sleep. That is something I must take care of myself too. A common thread throughout the book is that anxiety about our sleep often leads to sleepless nights. It's a counterproductive cycle that is something I totally developed recently without knowing. I am so unbelievably guilty of this which makes me want to rethink how I analyse a lot of the sleep measures taken. For more serious insomnia problems he does refer CBTI which is a type of behavioural therapy. Very enlightening. I've always been curious about eating and sleep and Raphael recommends not to eat at least 2 hours before sleep but also to make sure that you are not hungry when you go to bed. The arch villain, Blue LED light, can be dealt with with the various filters either on the device or on glasses but the real problem might be that you are using those as a bandaid for a bigger problem which is that you are focused and alert on these stimulating devices/activities just before you are going to bed, thereby creating an unhealthy pattern and adaptation to your brain. This adaptation concept is something he touches upon on several other times which goes to show how we need to be aware of how we approach these issues and habits. Another example was the use of ear plugs to block out noise. A better solution was the use white noise. Something I would have never even guessed about white noise, something so accessible online, is that they vary in quality. A poor quality white noise will simply be a loop of sound which then subconsciously creates a pattern that can be broken easier by then interrupting sound. Some overreactions in sleep quality very interestingly had to do with mattress quality. Quick side note is the filthy comment about mattresses getting heavier as they age....think about that for a second. Raphael acknowledges many other remedies and alternative methods to at least FALL asleep ( which is only part of the problem), one of them being the use of CBD. I'm actually really glad he in a way positively acknowledges the multiple anecdotal accounts of it working but that it also hasn't been officially or extensively tested yet. And can we sleep in our sleep? Apparently so which is fascinating. Lastly the chapters towards the end which talked about the separate age groups and how they sleep and should sleep was actually a funny chapter. I laughed out loud many times especially when Raphael talked about the smugness of parents questioning other parents about their infant's sleep. It's such a brilliant and honest perspective. Reminds me of We need to talk about Kevin for some reason. I think it's because of the brutal honesty of people's true meaning behind what they say.
1) it offers much more practical advice (which is exactly what the title entails)
2) it's not nearly as sinister and mind blowing which is simply a nice contrast with the other masterpiece.
Raphael speaks from a perspective of a doctor more than of that of a scientist so he addresses a lot of common thoughts and problems which were really useful. Having said that, towards the very beginning of the book, he did say that not everyone needs 8 hours of sleep. TO my ears that sounded like straight up blasphemy and I seriously considered stopping it right then and there becuase I thought I'd be listening to a conspiracy theorist talk. Luckily I checked myself and thought that, maybe I don't know everything for certain and will at least finish listening to what he has to say. Worth it, regardless if I disagreed with that point.
Whereas Why we Sleep talks about the giant problems of blue light and caffeine, this book brought up some other silent killers which I wasn't expecting and will much more vigilant about (at least as much as I can), which is snoring. I guess snoring, a common issue especially in men, is a much more dangerous issue than we thought and should be resolved.
I was not aware as well on how allergies interrupt our sleep and make it harder for us to sleep. That is something I must take care of myself too. A common thread throughout the book is that anxiety about our sleep often leads to sleepless nights. It's a counterproductive cycle that is something I totally developed recently without knowing. I am so unbelievably guilty of this which makes me want to rethink how I analyse a lot of the sleep measures taken. For more serious insomnia problems he does refer CBTI which is a type of behavioural therapy. Very enlightening. I've always been curious about eating and sleep and Raphael recommends not to eat at least 2 hours before sleep but also to make sure that you are not hungry when you go to bed. The arch villain, Blue LED light, can be dealt with with the various filters either on the device or on glasses but the real problem might be that you are using those as a bandaid for a bigger problem which is that you are focused and alert on these stimulating devices/activities just before you are going to bed, thereby creating an unhealthy pattern and adaptation to your brain. This adaptation concept is something he touches upon on several other times which goes to show how we need to be aware of how we approach these issues and habits. Another example was the use of ear plugs to block out noise. A better solution was the use white noise. Something I would have never even guessed about white noise, something so accessible online, is that they vary in quality. A poor quality white noise will simply be a loop of sound which then subconsciously creates a pattern that can be broken easier by then interrupting sound. Some overreactions in sleep quality very interestingly had to do with mattress quality. Quick side note is the filthy comment about mattresses getting heavier as they age....think about that for a second. Raphael acknowledges many other remedies and alternative methods to at least FALL asleep ( which is only part of the problem), one of them being the use of CBD. I'm actually really glad he in a way positively acknowledges the multiple anecdotal accounts of it working but that it also hasn't been officially or extensively tested yet. And can we sleep in our sleep? Apparently so which is fascinating. Lastly the chapters towards the end which talked about the separate age groups and how they sleep and should sleep was actually a funny chapter. I laughed out loud many times especially when Raphael talked about the smugness of parents questioning other parents about their infant's sleep. It's such a brilliant and honest perspective. Reminds me of We need to talk about Kevin for some reason. I think it's because of the brutal honesty of people's true meaning behind what they say.
June 11, 2022
Meh. No news I haven’t seen, heard, or read before.
April 24, 2021
Highly readable and easy to use! Jam-packed with terrific, practical advice from a true expert. Highly recommend -- a great bedside addition for anyone who wants to know more about getting a better night's sleep.
June 27, 2021
Helpful, concise book about myths and facts re: sleep. I appreciated the scientific approach. I learned a lot about why different sleep disturbances occur. Some of the areas I appreciated included: sleep at different ages, temperature, environment, and review of medications. I also liked all the helpful hints for things like jetlag and daylight savings time.
I also found it helpful to read a paragraph or 2 when I couldn't sleep ;)
I also found it helpful to read a paragraph or 2 when I couldn't sleep ;)
May 8, 2022
This book is written and read in an encouraging, reassuring tone. A lot of the information wasn’t new to me because I had read other books about sleep and insomnia. Still, I did learn several helpful things, and this book is particularly encouraging to me.
June 1, 2021
A good place to start if you feel exhausted a lot and/or suffer poor sleep.
July 13, 2021
Very interesting
April 11, 2024
I actually really liked this book! I’m fascinated my how sleep can impact a persons health, happiness, and well-being. This book had some great ideas and great stories that support why sleep is so important. I do wish there were more details to follow up the evidence shared. I don’t usually take stars away from a review because the book is too short but in this case I am. I would like details of the science, the studies, and better how these ideas can be implemented in one’s life.
December 31, 2022
The author has a very thoughtful tone and approach to this book, but I agreed with other reviewers that this book didn't have enough indepth information on any one topic. For instance- caffeine was like 'it's often a culprit of trouble falling asleep, but recent studies show it might be okay for some people.'
April 17, 2022
interesting, but pretty surface level
April 10, 2021
I was pretty disappointed in this one. Part way through I thought it was a good, even keeled if uninnovative approach to sleep. But the child sleep section was inaccurate to the point of being offensive from a medical professional. Lack of sleep can signal other maladies in infants, such as severe acid reflux, which might be remedied through a combination of inclined sleep and medication. I thought it was amazing that a medical professional could blithely suggest that more relaxed parenting could solve most infant sleep problems. I read this book for adult sleep, as I’m beyond the point of needing advice on infant sleep; but as the author felt it necessary for some reason to insert his undereducated opinion, so I feel it necessary to include my review. First two star book review I’ve ever given.
April 11, 2021
This book wasn't what I expected, based on the title. It wasn't so much about "how" to sleep, but more about the science and facts about sleep. Interesting information, but not as practical as I was looking for.
The one thing I did like was the point that if you feel weary, discern if you're tired or sleepy. If you're tired, you need rest/a break/a lighter load. If you're sleepy, you need sleep. I thought that was a good point.
The one thing I did like was the point that if you feel weary, discern if you're tired or sleepy. If you're tired, you need rest/a break/a lighter load. If you're sleepy, you need sleep. I thought that was a good point.
December 8, 2020
I received an ARC of this book to read through Edelweiss+. All opinions are my own. How to Sleep: The New Science-Based Solutions for Sleeping through the Night by Rafael Pelayo MD is a guide to improving your sleep habits written by a sleep clinician at the Sleep Medicine Clinic at Stanford University. As someone who suffers from chronic insomnia I’ve read a number of books on sleep and while this one doesn't offer any miraculous cures, it is a concise, well-written resource for people looking to improve both the quality and quantity of their sleep and I would say one of the better books available on the topic as he presents the information you need without getting bogged down in academia science-speak. Publishing Date: December 8, 2020. #HowToSleep #RafaelPelayo #ArtisanBooks #SleepBooks #NonFictionBooks #bookstagram #bookstagrammer
January 11, 2021
Insightful look into the science of sleep without all the medical jargon that might otherwise be confusing or inaccessible to the standard reader. While some of the information and advice given is more common knowledge, it was fascinating to dig deeper into other aspects of sleep I was otherwise unfamiliar with. As someone who is a painfully terrible sleeper, I was able to gather some knowledge and answers to why certain things I suffer from occur and what steps could be taken to help alleviate some of them.
Thank you to Libro.fm and their ALC program for providing me with the audiobook. A fantastic listen and very informative!
Thank you to Libro.fm and their ALC program for providing me with the audiobook. A fantastic listen and very informative!
December 10, 2020
Thank you NetGalley, for this ARC in exchange for review.
This book was offered at the perfect time. Our daughter finally was able to get an opportunity for a sleep study (after 4 years of trying to figure out what's wrong). The advice and steps in this book were exactly what I needed to read.
On the plus side, I learned about my own sleep patterns and sleep cycles. I'm able to understand why I wake in the night and why sometimes its easier to get back to sleep than others. The book is well written and easy to follow. I found it very informative.
This book was offered at the perfect time. Our daughter finally was able to get an opportunity for a sleep study (after 4 years of trying to figure out what's wrong). The advice and steps in this book were exactly what I needed to read.
On the plus side, I learned about my own sleep patterns and sleep cycles. I'm able to understand why I wake in the night and why sometimes its easier to get back to sleep than others. The book is well written and easy to follow. I found it very informative.
December 8, 2020
The author did a great job of giving advice on how to get more meaningful sleep, but also on when a professional is needed to assist with sleep issues. So many books claim to have the magic cure to sleep issues, so it was refreshing to read a book where the author admitted they are not an expert and provided insight on what worked for them and when to consult an expert.
January 10, 2021
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Like a bunch of internet articles about how to sleep, various sleep disorders, sleep for children. Lots of sleep apnea- get a CPAP- and lots of common sense solutions.Good glossary, index and other resources to access. Nice section on what a sleep study clinic does and to make sure they are accredited.
Like a bunch of internet articles about how to sleep, various sleep disorders, sleep for children. Lots of sleep apnea- get a CPAP- and lots of common sense solutions.Good glossary, index and other resources to access. Nice section on what a sleep study clinic does and to make sure they are accredited.
January 1, 2021
Good, solid information on the best ways to get enough sleep, dispels some myths, and points out when medical intervention is called for. I find sleep science fascinating!
October 28, 2020
How to Sleep: The New Science-Based Solutions for Sleeping Through the Night by Rafael Pelayo, M.D., explores problems that people have with sleeping including insomnia and snoring, to name a few. While he goes through the suggestions for good sleep hygiene, he says that improving a person’s sleep hygiene alone is rarely effective for people with serious sleep problems. Because I have a serious sleep problem, I was eager to read Dr. Pelayo’s book.
Dr. Pelayo offers assurance that no one actually sleeps through the night because we wake up about every 90 minutes. I have read before that our sleep does arrive in 90 minute cycles, and I have tried to calculate enough cycles to get a good night’s sleep, not always successfully.
Besides offering advice to help with insomnia, he offers strategies to deal with jet lag, says that even 10 minutes of exercise a day helps, and recommends meditation right before bed.
After reading extensively in this area because of my own sleep problem, I didn’t find anything really new here but if you need a good primer on dealing with insomnia, this could fit that need.
Dr. Pelayo is a sleep clinician and professor at the Sleep Medicine Clinic at Stanford University.
My review will be posted on Goodreads starting October 28, 2020.
I would like to thank Artisan Books, a division of Workman Publishing Co., Inc., and NetGalley for providing me with an ARC in return for an objective review.
Dr. Pelayo offers assurance that no one actually sleeps through the night because we wake up about every 90 minutes. I have read before that our sleep does arrive in 90 minute cycles, and I have tried to calculate enough cycles to get a good night’s sleep, not always successfully.
Besides offering advice to help with insomnia, he offers strategies to deal with jet lag, says that even 10 minutes of exercise a day helps, and recommends meditation right before bed.
After reading extensively in this area because of my own sleep problem, I didn’t find anything really new here but if you need a good primer on dealing with insomnia, this could fit that need.
Dr. Pelayo is a sleep clinician and professor at the Sleep Medicine Clinic at Stanford University.
My review will be posted on Goodreads starting October 28, 2020.
I would like to thank Artisan Books, a division of Workman Publishing Co., Inc., and NetGalley for providing me with an ARC in return for an objective review.
July 23, 2024
3.5 stars, rounded up to 4.
How to Sleep is a comprehensive guide to understanding the science of sleep and improving sleep quality. Dr. Pelayo, a sleep specialist at Stanford University, dives into the intricate workings of sleep, offering insights into why we sleep, how it affects our health, and what we can do to ensure better rest. The book covers a wide range of topics, including common sleep disorders, the impact of lifestyle choices on sleep, and practical strategies for creating a sleep-friendly environment.
One of the book’s strengths is its practical approach. Dr. Pelayo provides clear, actionable advice on how to create a sleep-conducive environment, establish a bedtime routine, and address common sleep issues like insomnia and sleep apnea. He also addresses the impact of lifestyle factors, such as diet, exercise, and stress on sleep. His holistic approach emphasizes the interconnectedness of sleep with other aspects of health, reinforcing the idea that good sleep hygiene is part of a broader wellness strategy.
While the book contains useful information and is well-organized, readers may find it overwhelming because of the sheer volume of details and advice. The text is dry and overly scientific and repetitive in places. As someone who has struggled with chronic insomnia since the mid-80s, I discovered a few helpful things reading this book, particularly about sleep phases and medication.
How to Sleep is a comprehensive guide to understanding the science of sleep and improving sleep quality. Dr. Pelayo, a sleep specialist at Stanford University, dives into the intricate workings of sleep, offering insights into why we sleep, how it affects our health, and what we can do to ensure better rest. The book covers a wide range of topics, including common sleep disorders, the impact of lifestyle choices on sleep, and practical strategies for creating a sleep-friendly environment.
One of the book’s strengths is its practical approach. Dr. Pelayo provides clear, actionable advice on how to create a sleep-conducive environment, establish a bedtime routine, and address common sleep issues like insomnia and sleep apnea. He also addresses the impact of lifestyle factors, such as diet, exercise, and stress on sleep. His holistic approach emphasizes the interconnectedness of sleep with other aspects of health, reinforcing the idea that good sleep hygiene is part of a broader wellness strategy.
While the book contains useful information and is well-organized, readers may find it overwhelming because of the sheer volume of details and advice. The text is dry and overly scientific and repetitive in places. As someone who has struggled with chronic insomnia since the mid-80s, I discovered a few helpful things reading this book, particularly about sleep phases and medication.
January 31, 2023
It was informative and so far, more useful than the usual sleep hygiene tips shared in virtually every article I have read about sleep. The sections on sleep disorders and chronic insomnia were useful and the information is easy to understand even if you are reading in a sleep-deprived state. Other sections, such as "how to sleep on an airplane," were a bit of a letdown because the tips are so obvious and all things I have tried before with zero success (so perhaps I need to accept that airplanes will never be a place I can sleep!).
Additionally, I wish there was something "more" to this book. I wish it was more detailed, though I don't quite know what I would want that detail to be. As someone who struggles with chronic insomnia, I think part of this desire for something more has to do with me wanting some sort of secret fix, so to not get that feels like a bit of a letdown.
But overall, it was informative and useful. If you suffer from sleep issues and approach it with an open mind and willingness to stick with it, I think it could be very helpful. It does appear to be helping me, and has made me feel more hopeful that sleep issues can be brought more under control.
Additionally, I wish there was something "more" to this book. I wish it was more detailed, though I don't quite know what I would want that detail to be. As someone who struggles with chronic insomnia, I think part of this desire for something more has to do with me wanting some sort of secret fix, so to not get that feels like a bit of a letdown.
But overall, it was informative and useful. If you suffer from sleep issues and approach it with an open mind and willingness to stick with it, I think it could be very helpful. It does appear to be helping me, and has made me feel more hopeful that sleep issues can be brought more under control.
September 26, 2023
Because I've been focusing this year on improving the quality and quantity of my sleep, I've read several books about sleep. This one happens to be the best. In simple, straightforward language, Dr. Pelayo explains alls aspects of sleep across the age spectrum and how to help yourself get more of it.
My biggest takeaway was the common sense, thoroughly spelled out nightly ritual he prescribes for preparing for a night of better sleep. I've been following his ritual for several weeks now, and my average hours of sleep per night has risen, along with the quality of that sleep ... more REM and Deep. Dr. Pelayo says it takes six to eight weeks for these new sleep habits to take hold, and I'm going to test that out. One part of the system is to shut off all media at a certain time each night and journal anything that might be troubling your mind and might thereby prevent you from falling asleep or returning to sleep if you wake up during the night. It seems helpful.
So, if sleep is your focus, you might want to check out this book. I got mine at my local library.
My biggest takeaway was the common sense, thoroughly spelled out nightly ritual he prescribes for preparing for a night of better sleep. I've been following his ritual for several weeks now, and my average hours of sleep per night has risen, along with the quality of that sleep ... more REM and Deep. Dr. Pelayo says it takes six to eight weeks for these new sleep habits to take hold, and I'm going to test that out. One part of the system is to shut off all media at a certain time each night and journal anything that might be troubling your mind and might thereby prevent you from falling asleep or returning to sleep if you wake up during the night. It seems helpful.
So, if sleep is your focus, you might want to check out this book. I got mine at my local library.
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April 17, 2024I don’t know what got into me today but I saw this as a recommendation to help with insomnia. Thought I’d give it a go. Started off strong, read a sample, decided to buy it on Kindle.
I mean, the suggestions were nice but that was it, just suggestions and a lot of “this may work, if you have the money, do it, but it won’t work for everyone.”
Read like more than half probably, it wasn’t terribly long. But what I did not read, I was not interested in anyways, so technically not a DNF. But also no rating cuz I would not rec this. Could’ve gotten the same info from a google search. No research/evidence in the information either. As a fellow insomniac university student I could probably write a better book on sleep. The only thing useful I got from this is (just to say something nice) reinforcement of how important sleep is, refresher on sleep cycles, and discovery of what DSPS is, which I’m thinking I have.
I just haven’t read a non-fic in so long and I’ve been struggling with sleep. Disappointed but hey that’s alright.
I mean, the suggestions were nice but that was it, just suggestions and a lot of “this may work, if you have the money, do it, but it won’t work for everyone.”
Read like more than half probably, it wasn’t terribly long. But what I did not read, I was not interested in anyways, so technically not a DNF. But also no rating cuz I would not rec this. Could’ve gotten the same info from a google search. No research/evidence in the information either. As a fellow insomniac university student I could probably write a better book on sleep. The only thing useful I got from this is (just to say something nice) reinforcement of how important sleep is, refresher on sleep cycles, and discovery of what DSPS is, which I’m thinking I have.
I just haven’t read a non-fic in so long and I’ve been struggling with sleep. Disappointed but hey that’s alright.
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