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.

...when life feels overwhelming (community crisis, work stress, relationship conflicts, or just the general weight of being responsible for everyone's emotions), your people-pleasing patterns can actually work against you. Because when your nervous system is dysregulated, you can't access your prefrontal cortex. That's the part of your brain behind your forehead that helps you think clearly, make good decisions, and act according to your values.

Uncertainty is part of being human. We've always lived with unknowns. But right now, many of us feel a particular kind of stress because uncertainty is infused with fear.