Day 7 – Prioritizing Sleep for My Nervous System
I’ve realized how much my nervous system needs real rest. Most nights, I’m up until 3, 4, sometimes even 5 AM, knowing I have to be up early the next morning. I can’t seem to naturally fall asleep unless I take melatonin or something for sleep.
But I want to change that. I want my body to have the chance to reset, repair, and restore itself. Poor sleep makes me feel on edge, more stressed, and less able to handle life’s challenges, and I know my nervous system deserves better.
So for today, my goal is to be in bed and asleep before 11 PM and sleep through the night. To help me get there, I’ll eat dinner earlier, cut back on screen time before bed, and do some self-care to relax my mind and body. It will be a little difficult for me. I have always been a night owl, and my brain seems to work overtime during that time.
Why better sleep matters for your nervous system:
- Improves mood and emotional regulation
- Supports heart health and lowers stress hormones
- Enhances memory, focus, and problem-solving
- Boosts immune system function
- Allows your body to repair itself on a cellular level
Tonight, I’m choosing to slow down early, unplug, and give my mind and body the deep rest they’ve been craving. This is the last day of trying new things, but I will implement the things that I have done throughout the week from here on out.