The neuroscientist shares the routine he uses to stay mentally sharp during the day
2024-12-04 13:13:05
TiranaPost
If you spend time on TikTok, there's a good chance you've encountered some morning routines: 5 a.m. wake-up schedules, a to-do list, exercise, and journaling, all before the work day begins.
There's nothing inherently wrong with these routines, but building success with your sleep schedule is a lot easier than that, says David Creswell, a professor of psychology and neuroscience at Carnegie Mellon who studies sleep.
By focusing on a few key elements of your morning and nighttime routine, you can increase the quality and quantity of your sleep—without having to wake up at the crack of dawn.
Here, he shares the key ingredients to an effective morning routine and success.
Build a consistent routine
The first key: consistency. Set a regular bedtime and wake-up time, and stick to it as often as possible.
That's more important than the amount of sleep you get, Creswell says.
Take it with a smile
Key two: Keep your morning routine simple enough to stick with.
If your routine is so complicated that you're "losing track of what you need to do," chances are it's unsustainable in the long run, Creswell explains.
His recommendation: Try different routines and see what works for you over time.
For example, if 20 minutes of yoga in the morning completely revitalizes you, setting you up for a productive day, you'll probably want to stick with it, Creswell says.
