Doing a few small things well – think micro adjustments – and doing them consistently is ultimately the path to a healthier life. I have been exploring a more gentle model of renewal, based on continual tiny improvements. In the last few years, sleep has challenged me. I’ve been experimenting with ways to fall asleep faster, sleep without interruption, and wake after feeling replenished and restored (versus groggy). Today I am sharing some sleep tips I have learned along the way. Healthy Sleep for a Healthy You  You may be surprised at how much sleep affects your health on a day-to-day basis. Improving your sleep can work wonders for your mood, mental clarity, immune system, exercise performance, and even weight. Many studies have shown that those who sleep less than 7 hours per night tend to weigh more and eat more calories throughout the day.  If there is a health marker you are particularly interested in improving, addressing the quality of your sleep will help.  With better sleep you will… Creating healthy habits centered on getting high-quality sleep (and enough of it!) can be incredibly powerful for your overall health and wellbeing.  Better Sleep; what exactly does it mean? I often talk about … Continue reading Pillars of Health: Sleep