Keep takeaways from this video: 1.) Have an established wake-up routine 2.) If you have a specific time to wake up in the morning, go to bed at a certain time at night 3.) Have a wind-down ritual 4.) Track your progress 5.) Stop using the internet late at night: Avoid electronics late at night 6.) Ask yourself: Is the goal I want a little later more important than what I want right now? One important aspect to note about waking up in the morning from the other video: * Have a reason to get out of bed. Try to find something that will excite you and give you energy so you will honestly wake up when that annoying alarm clock goes off! Thanks, Thomas Frank! I appreciate the advice!
14 Minutes to fall asleep!!! It takes me at least an hour. My problem isn't getting to bed on time, its not being able to sleep til an hour and sometimes 2 after I've already gotten in bed. And if I catch myself almost falling asleep, I kind of jinx it and become conscious again making me restart the process.
ilemraz S. Try to get off your phone 1 hour before bed and try 1 hour meditation while sitting on your bed laying down it will make you very sleepy you can start by doing it for 30 minute meditation and increase you can look up guided meditation for how many 30 minutes it helped me fall asleep faster you can look chakra alignment meditation if u want or any meditation.
Thomas Frank Thanks man! I'm honoured! You've basically subbed at a pretty perfect time because I've been taking a lot of your advice from videos and the book on board and I'm slowly reorganising my life to a point where I can maintain an upload schedule once my exams are over!
+KhanStopMe awesome! I really enjoyed the one about calling people out - you had a really well thought out point of view (and John Cena references never hurt). Glad the videos/book are proving useful!
I have an alarm on my watch that goes off at 20.55. It prompts me to save what I'm doing and shut off my laptop by 9pm. Half an hour of tidying before a shower and it really helps. I've never been good at sleeping but this means I can usually get to sleep within half an hour instead of two hours. Plus it helps me to keep on top of my cleaning
Oh, my goodness! Thank you so much for making this video! For me, it’s the summer holidays and I keep wanting to sleep earlier to get my life together for school again but I just keep procrastinating! I was so tired when my mum woke me up at 6AM to go to a car-boot sale! I’m gonna this tonight and I hope it helps! Thank youuuu!
You are so productive and can get so much things done. In comparison with you i am a total disaster. I usually procrastinate whole afternoons watching videos on how to stop procrastinating, it is just frustrating in the end. I want to become more like you.
I've always done tip 3 the other way around, reminding me how miserable I feel everytime I wake up without a good sleep. I'm looking forward to those next videos.
I've been subscribed to you for a while now, and don't think I've ever felt the need to comment on any of your videos, but I find the information in here extremely helpful!! Lately, I've been very frustrated and burnt out with my failed attempts to get more sleep aside from being on top of everything else in my life. However, this video's given me more motivation to try again! Thank you and please keep up the great videos!
Sameena Arr: That's in normal people, i e without actual sleep disorders, and with "just" a self-discipline and addictive behaviour pattern. Inability to fall asleep until long, is insomnia Type1, the less bad variant, whereas Getting to sleep pretty much directly, but waking up after only a few hours , unable to fall asleep anew and get enough and good sleep, is insomnia type 2, which is even more serious. There are books for self-help, if one doesn't get professional help. self-help groups too. Good luck, peace...
try lying perfectly still (most people find this easier to do on their backs) for 15-30 minutes. if you resist all twitches and scratches you can trick your brain into making you fall asleep.
Maybe try drinking chamomile or other sleepy teas, writing down your thoughts on a notebook if you notice they keep you up or even if you don't: often your brain is worrying about something, and writing it down lets your brain be able to not worry about remembering that something. Some people find taking a shower, usually warm, before bed really helpful, and most recommend having a bedtime routine like Thomas mentioned to get their brain and body into sleep mode. Hot chocolate works for some people occasionally because they find it comforting, but keep in mind the caffeine and sugar content. Try not to do intense or medium exciting excersise within at least an hour before bed, as it wakens your body and brain up. Some find yoga, meditation, reading, a warm drink, and writing whatever your thoughts down before bed super helpful, and I recommend you try at least some of those methods. Also people who don't excersise during the day might find it harder to fall asleep, as they never used that energy to maintain or improve physical fitness and the brain can use it to fuel anxiety or stress. Keep in mind that while relaxing days are sometimes good, that energy has to go somewhere, even bad somewheres. Hope that helps!
Hey thanks Thomas! Really loved this video and one about getting up early. Words to live by. Sleep is so crucial to our health and productivity and it seems like in today's world it's getting harder and harder for us to give ourselves the time to sleep. Good tips and easy to implement. Thanks again. You are one of my favorite youtuber and a personal inspiration to me! :D
Thanks for the video! I need to work on stopping all activities at about 9PM so that I can go to sleep. I love staying up late and can get up early but know it is not good to be sleep deprived. Also love the book "Spark"!
+Sam S yep! I had trouble with this for years, and eventually built this system to *force* myself out of bed: ua-cam.com/video/DZPNqJc-Jeg/v-deo.html - some people think it's crazy/overkill, but it absolutely works for me. After several months, I eventually got to the point where I no longer needed it - however, that's only the case when I have a *reason* to get out of bed. In the Japanese island Okinawa, they have a concept called "ikigai", which for them means "a reason to get up in the morning" - something I think is essential. For me, it's getting to skating practice - I love doing it, and my coach expects me to be there. So I wake up early enough to get a good breakfast and get there. But ikigai can be smaller - I know people who simply look forward to waking up for a walk or a cup of coffee. Another tip - when the alarm goes off, don't even think - just swing your legs out of bed and stand up immediately. A quick rush of physical activity blunts the desire to go back to sleep. This morning was a perfect example - when my alarm went off, my brain was screaming at me that I was too tired, that I needed more sleep, that it was going to be a crap day... and yet today was probably my best day on the ice ever, and since practice ended I've already done my reading and written an entire video script. Don't give your brain time to trick itself ;)
I am currently reading Spark! I was so excited when you just said it! You are inspiring me to set a page goal so I can read before going to sleep and go to sleep on time so I can wake up early and be productive in doing work towards my biology degree :) Thank you!!
Awesome video. I’m sending this to my husband to watch. I showed him a bunch of articles about couples going to sleep at different times are bad for marriage. Those didn’t even change his behavior for more than 1 day. Hopefully this video will help.
I for one, appreciate the fact that you keep us up-to date on your fiction reading. Some months ago you talked about "Ready Player One" in one of your videos and I decided to check it out pretty much just because you said so. It is now one of my favourite books of all time :)
Tom, thank you for the Awesome video! I'm a college student and I've been watching your videos and listening to your podcasts for a while now. I just want to express how grateful I am to find this channel. I am now following a schedule of waking up between 4-5 am, using Habitica to track my daily routine and the things I need to get done. I'm very inspired by your videos! Keep up the good work :)
i really need to tell you, that i am very much into browsing and seachring for good youtube channels lately, youtube channels that help me grow and broaden my horizon, plus sort of increase my life quality. and i motivate myself to leave more comments on channels that i enjoy, here are some things i noticed about yours: your content is extremely original, and the way you put it all together is also extremely intriguing, i feel like your topics are a bit "off" the usual part that involve self development. i am a student myself and i am extremely fascinated by a lot of your productivity tips. 2) the way you put yourself out there. classy. humorous. motivating. captivating. thumbs up! 3) the fact that you keep upgrading the projects you are working on (reading more). keep up the good work!
I'm writing your tips down like a lecture XD it feels helpful, not sure if I'm gonna fall asleep at the right time. The 30 pages a day challenge sounds fun. I'mma start today!
Say you've developed the habit. If you have one day for whatever reason you couldn't follow your regular routine/carry out your habit, does that break the habit? Obviously the answer will vary depending on the habit but how does it play out for sleeping?
My unscientific opinion is that missing a day may throw you off for the next day, but I doubt it would ruin your habit completely. I would think that once you've developed that habit it would be harder for your brain to forget its training.
I used to sleep very late and now I took the habit of going to bed at 9pm and I'm actually exhausted at 9.30 :') (But I feel amazing in the morning :D) Anyway I go to sleep around 11 pm once a week when I watch a movie or smtg and (if I don't fall asleep at 9.30 in the middle of the movie) I just go to bed normally at 11pm and that doesn't break the habit :) I hope I could answer your question, the 10 first days of this habit were kinda weird cause I was going to bed (with no screens ) at 9 pm and it would take me like 1 hour to fall asleep but after those ten days, going to bed early made my life just so much easier. I would suggest everyone to do the same ! :)
+Agatha Reynolds thanks, just the kind of answer I was looking for actually. I had stress-induced insomnia around 2 years ago now. The way I "fixed" it was by waking up at the exact same time every morning no matter how many hours of sleep I got. This basically reset my body clock. I try waking up early but have never TRIED sleeping on a schedule. I'm definitely going to attempt this though.
+TheWolfTyrant my opinion: you've broken the streak, but not the habit. To me, building habits should be all about focusing on the overall trend, not individual failures. If you're doing something 95% of the time now that you only used to do 20% of the time, I'd say you've built a good habit!
Good job Tom. I enjoyed this video and your tipsd on getting enough sleep, which I know is very critical to brain health as well as healing of our physical ailments. I am a huge fan of Gretchen Ruben's work as well. Her boo, the Happiness Project was a key factor in my rise out of serious depression after suffering a massive stroke in which I lost about 1/3 of the right hemisphere of my brain leaving me with left-side hemiparesis which I am still slowly recovering from after 5 long years. I admire you for making videos that can help people to have a better life. Please keep up the good work! #PSProblemSolved
Very solid advice all around and very happy to see a video about this topic. I just think that your approach to this subject can potentially lead to getting stressed about sleeping, getting to sleep and organiszing it. Maybe that's kind of the point in a way, but I think the world we live in has plenty of stress causes as is. So perhaps a bit more laid back approach in delivering the very good principles you're describing would make it a bit more approachable? I have a wind down ritual of my own where I have a light snack, watch an episode of something fun and then read for an hour or so. I sometimes break the "rule" so to speak and it doesn't affect my sleeping at all (about 8 hours before I start waking up on my own) in the long run. Like you say it's all about the overall consistent sleeping rhytm and getting enough sleep. What you could've mentioned is that - currently - there are thought to be three types of people, morning, day and evening. Morning people like to get up early and are most productive during the day. Day people...yep you guessed it. And so on. Another thing that might've been of interest is that in general our brains are the most apt during the first hours after we've woken up. It makes sense too if you think about it; after resting the system is ready to take in more and tackle those examns and other challenges. Anyway, nice video, just a tad bit less achieving would be nice.
Yeah, your right. I should really get to bed... It's like... 3 AM......... ....... Oh, Look! Another interesting video to check out! =P XD Can anyone else relate?
I love your mind and manner of explanation. Some wise words here. Thank you. Never lose your enthusiasm or curiosity. They keep you young. Also healthy eating and living.
Hi Thomas! Have you got maybe some tips for how to reset your sleep schedule when going out? For example you go to bed regularly at 10 pm and you wake up at 6 am but on the weekend you stay up until 3-4 am because there is a party and you wake up around 11-12. What is the best way for not losing your schedule, and get back to it the next day, and go to sleep again at 10 pm?
Thanks dude. really needed that. I have been struggling with sleep for a while... Waiting for the videos about sleep quality because i tend to wake up in the middle of the night and lose sleep. Cheers
14 minutes is the average for falling asleep? I spend on average 2-4 hours, sometimes more. Can't turn off my brain, guess the tips in this video are moot for me.
PieEatinSuicideGrunt My friend once said "Guys, I think I'm falling asleep." and instantly started snoring, having barely finished the sentence. People are strange.
awesome video keep the good work up.I'm watch this video from a country called Guyana,I'm not in college I'm only 15 years old and your videos are helping to understand what I need to do to become the best I can be
Maybe try drinking chamomile or other sleepy teas, writing down your thoughts on a notebook if you notice they keep you up or even if you don't: often your brain is worrying about something, and writing it down lets your brain be able to not worry about remembering that something. Some people find taking a shower, usually warm, before bed really helpful, and most recommend having a bedtime routine like Thomas mentioned to get their brain and body into sleep mode. Hot chocolate works for some people occasionally because they find it comforting, but keep in mind the caffeine and sugar content. Try not to do intense or medium exciting excersise within at least an hour before bed, as it wakens your body and brain up. Some find yoga, meditation, reading, a warm drink, and writing whatever your thoughts down before bed super helpful, and I recommend you try at least some of those methods. Also people who don't excersise during the day might find it harder to fall asleep, as they never used that energy to maintain or improve physical fitness and the brain can use it to fuel anxiety or stress. Keep in mind that while relaxing days are sometimes good, that energy has to go somewhere, even bad somewheres. Hope that helps!
Firstly, Thank you so much Thomas, you've made my life so much more productive and better overall. You are an inspiration to me and if it weren't for you I wouldn't have been able to better myself. Although I've made myself a better person and a better student, I was wondering if you could possibly do something explaining what you think students with low GPA/bad grades should do? I'm currently a Sophomore in High School and feel as though my mistakes from the past have doomed my future - including my acceptance into colleges that I want to get into. Thank you so much for you work and just for everything!
Been a subscriber for a while, don't know why it took so long for me to make this comment but thank you for helping me get my shit together :) One of my favourite people to watch on youtube, keep up the good work!
Astfresser wenn ich mich nicht irre wurde in diesem Video doch erklärt, wie es dazu kommt. Falls nicht kann man sagen, dass wenn man innerhalb einer Phase, in der eine hohe Gehirnaktivität stattfindet aufwacht, es sich sich anfühlt als würde man von einem Zug getroffen werden :) Die Internetseite, die im Video genannt wurde kann dabei behilflich sein.
this is the kind of video i needed right now, thanks... it's almost 10pm and gonna turn off my phone now and try to sleep :) if it doesn't work i will read a book which will make me more sleepy usually
I used powerful LED lights in my bedroom and kitcken, 13.5W, 6500K, bright white light. I think it has influence over my sleep as well. I bought a smart bulb which you can schedule to change light to a sunset like any time you want. I hope to trick my brain into sleepy mode once the light color changes. I also use blue filter lights on my phone and laptop.
I love you man, thank you so much for everything!!! You are doing something amazing. Keep sharing your thoughts and ideas, you are making this world a better place for many people !
Thank you for this video! Also fun to watch, I liked Snorlax haha. I'm struggling with getting up in the early hours for a long time, maybe my night habits were the reason for that. Now I have a new perspective to think about and to work with. I think you help a lot of people with your videos. You get a thumbs up from me an hopefully you succeed with your reading habit by now. Bye!
I liked the video, really useful tips and I will certainly experiment with some of them. My problem though, is that where I work I do both evening AND night shifts... Considering that, my sleep routine is often "out of wack", no matter how much I try to regulate it. These tips are all very good, but only if you work mostly the same hours every day. I'm guessing there must be others like me who don't have such easily manageable schedules... Thanks anyway, I suppose?
Awesome! I should be asleep but I started hanging 3 new curtains lol while listening to this helpful video. Btw I love your speaking voice. Thanks for all of your advice. Goodnight!
Hey Thomas! I'm loving your content, as well as what you're doing with Crash Course. A question that I have, and can't seem to find any information on, is what to do with the afternoon slump. That's a pretty good name for it, but it doesn't always happen in the afternoon, sometimes in the evening, and falling asleep when I'm supposed to be studying is inevitable. If I could just drink coffee and be productive (i.e. neither sleeping or anxious), I would have figured this out a long time ago. Also, I do quite a good job of getting enough sleep at night as I find sleep one of the most important things. Also, I don't eat many simple carbs. Would love your thoughts on the afternoon/evening slump.
Good tips, thank you~ I agree with some comments though lol I have big trouble falling asleep. I tried everything: turning off electronics, three hours before turning off electronics I used fl.ux to make my light dimmer, meditating, exercising before bed, not exercising before bed, etc. The only thing that worked was having to drug myself to sleep! Taking either cheap dollar store melatonin vitamins or (my favorite this stuff works!) celestial seasoning's sleepytime extra, I was able to fall asleep on time FINALLY. Now my body's used to sleeping at that time and I don't have to use them unless I'm really anxious that day, but yea, it really helped!
Good video! A friend of who's a Med major, mentioned to me that it was a bad idea to workout before going to bed or to drink caffeine before going to bed since the heart rate goes up and I didn't take it serious, but now I see o should.
+Yissel Herrera Caffeine affects sleep even 6 hours after consumption. BTW it's not about heart rate, caffeine's effects on cardiovascular system and arousal are to some extent independent.
Really enjoy your channel! Can you tell us in next videos what you are reading at the moment like you did it in this one? Or what about videos where you'll give us some thoughts of yours about books you've read?
I really enjoyed the video, cant wait for you talking about how to get some better sleep. For me it seems like I have trouble falling asleep for no reason. :-(
i would like to request a video that answer to this question bro "how many subject should we study per day , how many hours per subject and how many times per week?". More information will be great
Keep takeaways from this video:
1.) Have an established wake-up routine
2.) If you have a specific time to wake up in the morning, go to bed at a certain time at night
3.) Have a wind-down ritual
4.) Track your progress
5.) Stop using the internet late at night: Avoid electronics late at night
6.) Ask yourself: Is the goal I want a little later more important than what I want right now?
One important aspect to note about waking up in the morning from the other video:
* Have a reason to get out of bed. Try to find something that will excite you and give you energy so you will honestly wake up when that annoying alarm clock goes off!
Thanks, Thomas Frank! I appreciate the advice!
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14 Minutes to fall asleep!!! It takes me at least an hour. My problem isn't getting to bed on time, its not being able to sleep til an hour and sometimes 2 after I've already gotten in bed. And if I catch myself almost falling asleep, I kind of jinx it and become conscious again making me restart the process.
+Quicksilver17 bedtime 20 minute yoga .. works for a lot of people. Worth a shot.
+Quicksilver17 I'll send you some of my text books - trust me they'll send you to sleep in no time...
PhilsFun!
+Quicksilver17 I have the same issue 😩😩
Same
Presentation of these videos is fantastic. A little humor thrown in with the information and good narration. A+ man
Is someone else's sleep also screwed cause of quarentine
Yes ;(
I feel like absolute trash everytime i sleep late i hate
ilemraz S. Try sleeping at 11:00 or 10:00pm
@@premiumleader8948 i am but it dont work its 1:44am rn
ilemraz S. Try to get off your phone 1 hour before bed and try 1 hour meditation while sitting on your bed laying down it will make you very sleepy you can start by doing it for 30 minute meditation and increase you can look up guided meditation for how many 30 minutes it helped me fall asleep faster you can look chakra alignment meditation if u want or any meditation.
I'm literally watching this on 1am with work tomorrow morning hA HA hA HAHAHA *Cries*
+KhanStopMe just checked out your channel since Alice said she loved it - great work dude! Subbed :)
Thomas Frank Thanks man! I'm honoured! You've basically subbed at a pretty perfect time because I've been taking a lot of your advice from videos and the book on board and I'm slowly reorganising my life to a point where I can maintain an upload schedule once my exams are over!
+KhanStopMe awesome! I really enjoyed the one about calling people out - you had a really well thought out point of view (and John Cena references never hurt). Glad the videos/book are proving useful!
Same with school
KhanStopMe I’m watching this at 3 am right now 😂😭
Anyone else watching this in the early hours of the morning?
5am here :D
6.30 :D
+JOH 8.57? :D
Yup
its close to midnight and I have school tomorrow son does that count? XD
It's funny to be watching this at 6AM when you haven't slept yet. lol I'm shit
SrIceCream xdd 7am no sleep yet, if i cant sleep i ussualy stay up 24+ hours striaght
LOL ITS 4:46PM FUCK
Fat Cows haha same and even after staying up for 24 hours I can't sleep on time the next day
legit same its 6am for me atm i hate myself ive been like this for months i suck
@@peterbrooke7146 oooor you could just embrace it and become a night owl. Positive spin, night jobs typically pay more. 😊
One of the best UA-cam channels. Amazing content, keep the good work coming! 👍
Stop watching youtube videos.
Pau Carvalho totally agree Internet is UA-cam for me
HAHAHA ha ha ha... Damn it's so hard :(
But i need to learn about bioluminiscent worms in New Zealand! And now, so you do!
Pau Carvalho it’s only 7 pm thou
i needed this,thanks
I have an alarm on my watch that goes off at 20.55. It prompts me to save what I'm doing and shut off my laptop by 9pm. Half an hour of tidying before a shower and it really helps. I've never been good at sleeping but this means I can usually get to sleep within half an hour instead of two hours. Plus it helps me to keep on top of my cleaning
watching at 1am
how ironic
+Olga Danilova Aww you should try meditation that stuff is awesome.
Same😖
I actually think it's completely logical. Like he said, if you're watching this video you probably have the problem of staying up late.
Same 😂😭
Same OMG I can't sleep at all and I have to get used to sleeping early cus school is in 2 days😖😩😭💩😞
Oh, my goodness! Thank you so much for making this video! For me, it’s the summer holidays and I keep wanting to sleep earlier to get my life together for school again but I just keep procrastinating! I was so tired when my mum woke me up at 6AM to go to a car-boot sale! I’m gonna this tonight and I hope it helps! Thank youuuu!
Kind of ironic that I am watching this at 04:30 am...
This is exactly what most people do.
Do something wrong and watch videos how to not do it while doing it.
Shivam Bhardwaj soo true
Kinda late but for me it is rn 4;34 am
It is 4:36... what is wrong with me...
You are so productive and can get so much things done. In comparison with you i am a total disaster. I usually procrastinate whole afternoons watching videos on how to stop procrastinating, it is just frustrating in the end. I want to become more like you.
I've always done tip 3 the other way around, reminding me how miserable I feel everytime I wake up without a good sleep.
I'm looking forward to those next videos.
same. that will be in my reminder.
I've been subscribed to you for a while now, and don't think I've ever felt the need to comment on any of your videos, but I find the information in here extremely helpful!! Lately, I've been very frustrated and burnt out with my failed attempts to get more sleep aside from being on top of everything else in my life. However, this video's given me more motivation to try again! Thank you and please keep up the great videos!
The irony is that most of us are watching this either in the early morning or late night haha
14 minutes to go to sleep?! Did they mean 140minutes 😭😩
Sameena Arr: That's in normal people, i e without actual sleep disorders, and with "just" a self-discipline and addictive behaviour pattern.
Inability to fall asleep until long, is insomnia Type1, the less bad variant, whereas Getting to sleep pretty much directly, but waking up after only a few hours , unable to fall asleep anew and get enough and good sleep, is insomnia type 2, which is even more serious.
There are books for self-help, if one doesn't get professional help. self-help groups too. Good luck, peace...
try lying perfectly still (most people find this easier to do on their backs) for 15-30 minutes. if you resist all twitches and scratches you can trick your brain into making you fall asleep.
Maybe try drinking chamomile or other sleepy teas, writing down your thoughts on a notebook if you notice they keep you up or even if you don't: often your brain is worrying about something, and writing it down lets your brain be able to not worry about remembering that something. Some people find taking a shower, usually warm, before bed really helpful, and most recommend having a bedtime routine like Thomas mentioned to get their brain and body into sleep mode. Hot chocolate works for some people occasionally because they find it comforting, but keep in mind the caffeine and sugar content. Try not to do intense or medium exciting excersise within at least an hour before bed, as it wakens your body and brain up. Some find yoga, meditation, reading, a warm drink, and writing whatever your thoughts down before bed super helpful, and I recommend you try at least some of those methods. Also people who don't excersise during the day might find it harder to fall asleep, as they never used that energy to maintain or improve physical fitness and the brain can use it to fuel anxiety or stress. Keep in mind that while relaxing days are sometimes good, that energy has to go somewhere, even bad somewheres. Hope that helps!
Hey thanks Thomas! Really loved this video and one about getting up early. Words to live by. Sleep is so crucial to our health and productivity and it seems like in today's world it's getting harder and harder for us to give ourselves the time to sleep. Good tips and easy to implement. Thanks again. You are one of my favorite youtuber and a personal inspiration to me! :D
I have been watching Thomas for years now. You are the GOAT my friend. Keep it up. Great videos
If you're watching this: *GO TO BED*
Cant, im use to sleeping at 5AM and its 3AM
Can’t I got 11 minutes before school.. and I haven’t gotten ready yet bc I kept hitting snooze
Thx
Thanks for the video! I need to work on stopping all activities at about 9PM so that I can go to sleep. I love staying up late and can get up early but know it is not good to be sleep deprived. Also love the book "Spark"!
Thomas Frank YOU are the best!
Thanks for making my life more systematic.
It's now 5 years. How is it going?
great tips! i loved the book review section at the end.
I really enjoy your videos :) and your voice is so clear that i just want to keep listening 👍🏻😇
Useful video for me! Can't wait for the follow-up, because falling asleep is my biggest issue.
I tried to sleep without using my internet, it took me 4 HOURS to fall asleep.
Try reading a book and getting off technology an hour or 30 minutes before bed.
bruh same- i had to read books until i could actually sleep and ended up sleeping at 3:00 AM so I guess i need to get used to my new routine
@@krabbykrabby8818 i did. At this point im getting melotonin
You're so inspiring. Well done and thanks for sharing your experience and tips. Appreciate you.
Any tips on actually getting out of bed?
+Sam S yep! I had trouble with this for years, and eventually built this system to *force* myself out of bed: ua-cam.com/video/DZPNqJc-Jeg/v-deo.html - some people think it's crazy/overkill, but it absolutely works for me.
After several months, I eventually got to the point where I no longer needed it - however, that's only the case when I have a *reason* to get out of bed. In the Japanese island Okinawa, they have a concept called "ikigai", which for them means "a reason to get up in the morning" - something I think is essential. For me, it's getting to skating practice - I love doing it, and my coach expects me to be there. So I wake up early enough to get a good breakfast and get there. But ikigai can be smaller - I know people who simply look forward to waking up for a walk or a cup of coffee.
Another tip - when the alarm goes off, don't even think - just swing your legs out of bed and stand up immediately. A quick rush of physical activity blunts the desire to go back to sleep. This morning was a perfect example - when my alarm went off, my brain was screaming at me that I was too tired, that I needed more sleep, that it was going to be a crap day... and yet today was probably my best day on the ice ever, and since practice ended I've already done my reading and written an entire video script. Don't give your brain time to trick itself ;)
Thomas Frank Thanks!
+Thomas Frank
Help
I am currently reading Spark! I was so excited when you just said it! You are inspiring me to set a page goal so I can read before going to sleep and go to sleep on time so I can wake up early and be productive in doing work towards my biology degree :) Thank you!!
Ace's hat in the backround tho :oooo
Rushard Edward :'(
Awesome video. I’m sending this to my husband to watch. I showed him a bunch of articles about couples going to sleep at different times are bad for marriage. Those didn’t even change his behavior for more than 1 day. Hopefully this video will help.
I am always searching for videos like this so I can go to bed at 10, not 12 :(
GamingPleving SAME
I for one, appreciate the fact that you keep us up-to date on your fiction reading. Some months ago you talked about "Ready Player One" in one of your videos and I decided to check it out pretty much just because you said so. It is now one of my favourite books of all time :)
Who else is watching at 2 AM?
me !! Europe viewers represent.
2:27 for me lol
Me
1:45
Its literally 2am here...
Great Job 😍
Thank you for this video😍😍😍
watching this at 5:40am
this guy is so cool im just gonna subscribe him
*the Best!
Tom, thank you for the Awesome video! I'm a college student and I've been watching your videos and listening to your podcasts for a while now. I just want to express how grateful I am to find this channel. I am now following a schedule of waking up between 4-5 am, using Habitica to track my daily routine and the things I need to get done. I'm very inspired by your videos! Keep up the good work :)
2.03 am and watching this shit now
i really need to tell you, that i am very much into browsing and seachring for good youtube channels lately, youtube channels that help me grow and broaden my horizon, plus sort of increase my life quality. and i motivate myself to leave more comments on channels that i enjoy, here are some things i noticed about yours: your content is extremely original, and the way you put it all together is also extremely intriguing, i feel like your topics are a bit "off" the usual part that involve self development. i am a student myself and i am extremely fascinated by a lot of your productivity tips. 2) the way you put yourself out there. classy. humorous. motivating. captivating. thumbs up! 3) the fact that you keep upgrading the projects you are working on (reading more). keep up the good work!
Science: you should get 8 to 9 hours of sleep
School: how bout N O
Lol u r correct!
I'm writing your tips down like a lecture XD it feels helpful, not sure if I'm gonna fall asleep at the right time. The 30 pages a day challenge sounds fun. I'mma start today!
Say you've developed the habit. If you have one day for whatever reason you couldn't follow your regular routine/carry out your habit, does that break the habit? Obviously the answer will vary depending on the habit but how does it play out for sleeping?
My unscientific opinion is that missing a day may throw you off for the next day, but I doubt it would ruin your habit completely. I would think that once you've developed that habit it would be harder for your brain to forget its training.
I used to sleep very late and now I took the habit of going to bed at 9pm and I'm actually exhausted at 9.30 :') (But I feel amazing in the morning :D)
Anyway I go to sleep around 11 pm once a week when I watch a movie or smtg and (if I don't fall asleep at 9.30 in the middle of the movie) I just go to bed normally at 11pm and that doesn't break the habit :)
I hope I could answer your question, the 10 first days of this habit were kinda weird cause I was going to bed (with no screens ) at 9 pm and it would take me like 1 hour to fall asleep but after those ten days, going to bed early made my life just so much easier. I would suggest everyone to do the same ! :)
+Agatha Reynolds thanks, just the kind of answer I was looking for actually. I had stress-induced insomnia around 2 years ago now. The way I "fixed" it was by waking up at the exact same time every morning no matter how many hours of sleep I got. This basically reset my body clock.
I try waking up early but have never TRIED sleeping on a schedule. I'm definitely going to attempt this though.
TheWolfTyrant Glad I could help !
You've already done a good job, I wish you the best with your "sleeping journey" :)
+TheWolfTyrant my opinion: you've broken the streak, but not the habit. To me, building habits should be all about focusing on the overall trend, not individual failures. If you're doing something 95% of the time now that you only used to do 20% of the time, I'd say you've built a good habit!
Good job Tom. I enjoyed this video and your tipsd on getting enough sleep, which I know is very critical to brain health as well as healing of our physical ailments. I am a huge fan of Gretchen Ruben's work as well. Her boo, the Happiness Project was a key factor in my rise out of serious depression after suffering a massive stroke in which I lost about 1/3 of the right hemisphere of my brain leaving me with left-side hemiparesis which I am still slowly recovering from after 5 long years. I admire you for making videos that can help people to have a better life. Please keep up the good work! #PSProblemSolved
Im watching this at 02:15😂
Very solid advice all around and very happy to see a video about this topic.
I just think that your approach to this subject can potentially lead to getting stressed about sleeping, getting to sleep and organiszing it. Maybe that's kind of the point in a way, but I think the world we live in has plenty of stress causes as is. So perhaps a bit more laid back approach in delivering the very good principles you're describing would make it a bit more approachable?
I have a wind down ritual of my own where I have a light snack, watch an episode of something fun and then read for an hour or so. I sometimes break the "rule" so to speak and it doesn't affect my sleeping at all (about 8 hours before I start waking up on my own) in the long run. Like you say it's all about the overall consistent sleeping rhytm and getting enough sleep.
What you could've mentioned is that - currently - there are thought to be three types of people, morning, day and evening. Morning people like to get up early and are most productive during the day. Day people...yep you guessed it. And so on.
Another thing that might've been of interest is that in general our brains are the most apt during the first hours after we've woken up. It makes sense too if you think about it; after resting the system is ready to take in more and tackle those examns and other challenges.
Anyway, nice video, just a tad bit less achieving would be nice.
ace's hat noted
I was about to say that
Draco Stone Acee :'(
Best self help channel ever. thank you
Yeah, your right. I should really get to bed... It's like... 3 AM.........
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Oh, Look! Another interesting video to check out!
=P XD
Can anyone else relate?
No that's just you.
Me
I love your mind and manner of explanation. Some wise words here. Thank you.
Never lose your enthusiasm or curiosity. They keep you young. Also healthy eating and living.
You should put the links to the sites/apps you name in your videos
Check out the companion article in the description - everything is linked up there!
Hi Thomas! Have you got maybe some tips for how to reset your sleep schedule when going out? For example you go to bed regularly at 10 pm and you wake up at 6 am but on the weekend you stay up until 3-4 am because there is a party and you wake up around 11-12. What is the best way for not losing your schedule, and get back to it the next day, and go to sleep again at 10 pm?
"Science Time", aww yeah!
Quite the coinkydink because I was checking out waking up at 6am on 'sleepyti.me' before I clicked on this video :P
CoinkyDink?
Kat LP Coincidence
I've been trying to figure out how to spell this word forever!!
I really appreciate all of your work in these vids. They really help me to put a handle on the concept of efficiency! Blessings.
yea im sure you stopped at a lot of "book stores" while in colorado.
+Andres Silva vape naysh papa bless
Vape naysh yall
+Thomas Frank great video man you're the best V/\
Thanks dude. really needed that. I have been struggling with sleep for a while... Waiting for the videos about sleep quality because i tend to wake up in the middle of the night and lose sleep. Cheers
14 minutes is the average for falling asleep? I spend on average 2-4 hours, sometimes more. Can't turn off my brain, guess the tips in this video are moot for me.
+Noah Dancaster same here
And that's an average! Who are the assholes who take less than 14 minutes!!!!!
PieEatinSuicideGrunt
My friend once said "Guys, I think I'm falling asleep." and instantly started snoring, having barely finished the sentence. People are strange.
I generally spend about 30 minutes on this :[
awesome video keep the good work up.I'm watch this video from a country called Guyana,I'm not in college I'm only 15 years old and your videos are helping to understand what I need to do to become the best I can be
14 minutes??? Ya Allah😭😭😫😫
ELLE me too
Hahaha
Then I am above average.. It takes me 1-2 hours
Maybe try drinking chamomile or other sleepy teas, writing down your thoughts on a notebook if you notice they keep you up or even if you don't: often your brain is worrying about something, and writing it down lets your brain be able to not worry about remembering that something. Some people find taking a shower, usually warm, before bed really helpful, and most recommend having a bedtime routine like Thomas mentioned to get their brain and body into sleep mode. Hot chocolate works for some people occasionally because they find it comforting, but keep in mind the caffeine and sugar content. Try not to do intense or medium exciting excersise within at least an hour before bed, as it wakens your body and brain up. Some find yoga, meditation, reading, a warm drink, and writing whatever your thoughts down before bed super helpful, and I recommend you try at least some of those methods. Also people who don't excersise during the day might find it harder to fall asleep, as they never used that energy to maintain or improve physical fitness and the brain can use it to fuel anxiety or stress. Keep in mind that while relaxing days are sometimes good, that energy has to go somewhere, even bad somewheres. Hope that helps!
Pro tip: do an all nighter first and then go to sleep
Those are some great tips! I will commit to a sleep routine starting next week.
What about people over age 25? Why only concentrate on a certain part of the population?
My takeaways from the video are no internet before bedtime,have a wind down ritual.. thank you brother ..you are really helpful 👍
Are there any Internet blocking apps for android?
Yep, Cold Turkey is on Android. There's really not much for iOS though.
Thomas Frank I tried it but I can close the app by opening multi tasking and close the app, so it doesn't work that good
***** I installed offtime and it works great! Thanks!
oreosaysb00 quality time is one such app
oreosaysb00
Firstly, Thank you so much Thomas, you've made my life so much more productive and better overall. You are an inspiration to me and if it weren't for you I wouldn't have been able to better myself. Although I've made myself a better person and a better student, I was wondering if you could possibly do something explaining what you think students with low GPA/bad grades should do? I'm currently a Sophomore in High School and feel as though my mistakes from the past have doomed my future - including my acceptance into colleges that I want to get into. Thank you so much for you work and just for everything!
i guess i shouldnt watch this video at 2 am..
Pov: watching this at 4am
3:26 right now lol
Been a subscriber for a while, don't know why it took so long for me to make this comment but thank you for helping me get my shit together :) One of my favourite people to watch on youtube, keep up the good work!
I dont remember how it feels to wake up naturaly on the right time. Last time I did this has to be like 5 years ago.....
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help me too margnavvrvt
All your videos are helpful. Thanks for sharing your wisdom
unfortunately, if i go to bed early it doesn't equate to waking up refreshed. sometimes i wake up like a trainwreck
Astfresser wenn ich mich nicht irre wurde in diesem Video doch erklärt, wie es dazu kommt.
Falls nicht kann man sagen, dass wenn man innerhalb einer Phase, in der eine hohe Gehirnaktivität stattfindet aufwacht, es sich sich anfühlt als würde man von einem Zug getroffen werden :)
Die Internetseite, die im Video genannt wurde kann dabei behilflich sein.
This was so great. The visuals and effects have gotten so much cooler!
Im honestly trying to get enough sleep because my eye bags are very noticeable💀💀 im trying to fix how i look
HOW have I just heard about you NOW??
I needed these tips like a decade ago!
Subscribed like 2 minutes into this great video.
Thank you +ThomasFrank
I should be sleeping now
Same
+Hamza Masood ID 1:21 and I have class tomorrow morning
this is the kind of video i needed right now, thanks... it's almost 10pm and gonna turn off my phone now and try to sleep :)
if it doesn't work i will read a book which will make me more sleepy usually
The way you talk makes me wanna sleep so bad 🙄🙄
You speak very objetive and don't waste time. At first I tought the video was at 1.25x speed. Much quality!
So awesomeeeeee !! It really works for me. This channel would be my 1st favorite one from now on!!!! Keep it up!!! 👍👍👍👍👍👍
Watching this at 3 am instead of sleeping. Hopefully it is an investment for my life
I used powerful LED lights in my bedroom and kitcken, 13.5W, 6500K, bright white light. I think it has influence over my sleep as well.
I bought a smart bulb which you can schedule to change light to a sunset like any time you want.
I hope to trick my brain into sleepy mode once the light color changes.
I also use blue filter lights on my phone and laptop.
You're one of my fav youtuber. Love your videos
I love you man, thank you so much for everything!!! You are doing something amazing. Keep sharing your thoughts and ideas, you are making this world a better place for many people !
I love your videos! I worked them into my routine by listening to them through my headphones while I brush my teeth and wash my face :)
Thank you for this video! Also fun to watch, I liked Snorlax haha. I'm struggling with getting up in the early hours for a long time, maybe my night habits were the reason for that. Now I have a new perspective to think about and to work with. I think you help a lot of people with your videos. You get a thumbs up from me an hopefully you succeed with your reading habit by now. Bye!
You have real talent in making videos
thanks
I liked the video, really useful tips and I will certainly experiment with some of them. My problem though, is that where I work I do both evening AND night shifts... Considering that, my sleep routine is often "out of wack", no matter how much I try to regulate it. These tips are all very good, but only if you work mostly the same hours every day. I'm guessing there must be others like me who don't have such easily manageable schedules... Thanks anyway, I suppose?
Thank you for this video. I was in need for this useful advice. Your videos are the best.
Awesome!! Sleeping and reading tips is just what I need.
Awesome! I should be asleep but I started hanging 3 new curtains lol while listening to this helpful video. Btw I love your speaking voice. Thanks for all of your advice. Goodnight!
Just began watching your videos and thoroughly impressed with the helpful content! Thanks for your information :)
Hey Thomas! I'm loving your content, as well as what you're doing with Crash Course. A question that I have, and can't seem to find any information on, is what to do with the afternoon slump. That's a pretty good name for it, but it doesn't always happen in the afternoon, sometimes in the evening, and falling asleep when I'm supposed to be studying is inevitable. If I could just drink coffee and be productive (i.e. neither sleeping or anxious), I would have figured this out a long time ago. Also, I do quite a good job of getting enough sleep at night as I find sleep one of the most important things. Also, I don't eat many simple carbs. Would love your thoughts on the afternoon/evening slump.
That Portgas D. Ace hat, I love it!
Good tips, thank you~
I agree with some comments though lol I have big trouble falling asleep. I tried everything: turning off electronics, three hours before turning off electronics I used fl.ux to make my light dimmer, meditating, exercising before bed, not exercising before bed, etc. The only thing that worked was having to drug myself to sleep! Taking either cheap dollar store melatonin vitamins or (my favorite this stuff works!) celestial seasoning's sleepytime extra, I was able to fall asleep on time FINALLY. Now my body's used to sleeping at that time and I don't have to use them unless I'm really anxious that day, but yea, it really helped!
Good video! A friend of who's a Med major, mentioned to me that it was a bad idea to workout before going to bed or to drink caffeine before going to bed since the heart rate goes up and I didn't take it serious, but now I see o should.
+Yissel Herrera Caffeine affects sleep even 6 hours after consumption. BTW it's not about heart rate, caffeine's effects on cardiovascular system and arousal are to some extent independent.
Really enjoy your channel! Can you tell us in next videos what you are reading at the moment like you did it in this one? Or what about videos where you'll give us some thoughts of yours about books you've read?
I really enjoyed the video, cant wait for you talking about how to get some better sleep. For me it seems like I have trouble falling asleep for no reason. :-(
i would like to request a video that answer to this question bro "how many subject should we study per day , how many hours per subject and how many times per week?". More information will be great
This guy looks so nice and smart ! I like how he explains things simply
I like Gretchen Rubin's books. Good advice in this video.