234: The One Factor That Determines Whether the Holidays Help—or Hurt—Your Sleep

Do you sleep better during the holidays? Or is it even harder to fall asleep and you're awake even longer in the middle of the night, no matter what you do?In this episode, I’m breaking down the one factor that decides whether the holidays help or hurt your sleep.. I’ll explain how both your habits and the imbalances in your body all feed into this one thing, and I’ll walk you through a few practical shifts that can lower your overall stress load so you can sleep better, even when the season is busy and unpredictable.Schedule a consultation⁠⁠ to get started with the ⁠⁠Complete Sleep Solution program⁠⁠ so you can consistently sleep 7+ hours uninterrupted, naturally and permanently. ⁠⁠https://p.bttr.to/3VJwvDsWant more tips about how to sleep better? Listen to this episode: How to Sleep Better This Holiday Season: 00:00 Introduction: Holiday Sleep Struggles00:57 Understanding the Stress Bucket01:56 Impact of Stress on Sleep03:29 Holiday Stressors and Sleep Disruptions04:39 Alcohol and Sleep Quality06:11 Circadian Rhythm and Holiday Routines08:02 Managing Holiday Stress for Better Sleep08:40 Why Some Sleep Better During Holidays11:32 Practical Tips for Better Holiday Sleep13:37 Conclusion and Additional Resources