While having a consistent morning rise time is generally helpful for your sleep (anchors the circadian rhythm), having a consistent bedtime can backfire. Think about how this is similar to hunger, another natural drive: Do you try to eat at precisely the same time, eat exctly the same amount or quality of food? Why would someone expect to go to bed and fall asleep at the same time each night? Bed"time" should not be strict, but rather "fuzzy"!

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Would you like to work with a sleep coach? Awesome! Here are some great options:

- The Self Coaching Master Program www.thesleepcoachschool.com
- BedTyme, a sleep coaching app for iOS and Android.

- Daniel’s book Set it & Forget it on Amazon. It includes a cell phone number where you can send questions.

The self coaching program is perfect if you like learning through video and also if have mental wellness goals besides such has being less anxious.

BedTyme is ideal if you like to learn via text and have a sleep coach in your pocket.

Not sure where to start? Check out these playlists!

This is natto - the perfect place to start learning! https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list...

Success stories - if you need hope and inspiration, this is for you. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list...

Insomnia insight - a list of every single episode. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list...

Talking insomnia - guests with trouble sleeping or experts share their stories / tips. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list...

Hypnic jerks, hypnic awareness and other common issues. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list...

Fatal insomnia - for those concerned about ffi and sfi. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list...

The self coaching model https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list...

Best!

This content does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and should never replace any advice given to you by your physician or other qualified healthcare providers.