Episode 092: Sleep Is Not a Luxury: Why Your Body Needs a Bedtime (Yes, Even Yours)

You are getting seven or eight hours of sleep. So why do you still feel exhausted? New research points to something most of us have never considered: when you sleep matters as much - or more - than how long you sleep.A 2024 study from Monash University found that people with the most irregular sleep timing had up to 48 percent higher risk of dying from any cause — regardless of total sleep hours. And right now, in late May, the longer evenings are shifting your schedule without you even choosing it.In this episode, we walk through what the research actually found, why summer daylight is the sneakiest disruptor of your sleep rhythm, and the one adjustment that gives your body clock something steady to hold onto. In this episode, you will:Understand why sleep consistency may protect your health more than sleep durationDiscover how summer daylight silently disrupts your circadian rhythmLearn a stewardship perspective on rest that reframes how you think about bedtimeSCRIPTURE HIGHLIGHT: “In vain you rise early and stay up late, toiling for food to eat — for he grants sleep to those he loves.” Psalm 127:2 (NIV) Research note: Windred et al. (2024), published in the journal Sleep. Prospective cohort study of nearly 61,000 adults using accelerometer data. Sleep regularity was a stronger predictor of all-cause mortality than sleep duration.Ready for your next step?FREE 5-Minute Daily Reset (instant download):YourNextBestStep.com Weekly encouragement + practical tips:YouTube @CoachJanetJ Instagram: @janetjjaecksIf this episode resonated with you, please follow/subscribe and share with a friend who needs their next step.  One small step. One day at a time.