I've been working on dialing in my sleep for months. Trying all the recommended sleep hygiene protocols. And I kept waking up feeling terrible despite doing all the right things. When I finally figured out what was tanking my sleep, I was genuinely surprised. It wasn't what I expected. This week I'm sharing what I found, and one small change you can try tonight. If you're struggling with sleep or waking up irritable, this one's for you.

Your brain isn’t designed to run at full speed without rest. If you’ve been under constant pressure, dealing with ongoing uncertainty, or trying to meet impossible standards, your mental bandwidth is likely running on fumes.

Stress itself isn’t always bad. Short bursts can motivate action. The problem is when stress becomes constant and your nervous system never gets a chance to reset.