How We Improved Sleep | MHFI 191

Doug and Carl talk about sleeping better.  Both have been terrible sleepers in the past and have improved a lot recently.  They discuss several of their top changes and provide various sleep tips along the way: Sleep history, struggles, and habits Sleep goals and why these are important Tips: Don’t have an alarm/wake up naturally Maintain a consistent sleep schedule Hot showers before bedtime Keeping it dark Sleep hygiene, temperature, and white noise Avoiding stressful activities before bedtime Avoid eating before bedtime No alcohol Don’t drink fluids before bedtime Exercise early in the day Optional sleep supplements Listener Question: What is your best sleep tip? Do you need help falling asleep?  We’ve been told the Mile High FI podcast is a great substitute for white noise!  Come give it a try over at Buy Me A Coffee. Save 50% site-wide on your new mattress, pillow, and bedding over at GhostBed (coupon code: MILEHIGHFI) Links Brad Barrett/ChooseFI Top Sleep Tips from Sam Soete FinCon CampFI Huberman Lab supplements Peter Attia sleep Mile High FI Facebook Group Doug’s site Carl’s blog: 1500 Days — Join the Mile High FI Club – It’s our email list! Get MHFi Merch – It helps support the show. Get t-shirts & more **Disclaimer: The podcast is for informational purposes. Maybe entertainment but we won’t even make such a claim. You shouldn’t take the info as financial, legal, or tax advice. We aren’t certified financial planners or advisors. We’re not qualified for much. So get advice from professionals.** Brought To You By: The Doug Show, aka Affiliate Marketing & Side Hustles 1500 Days, Carl’s Blog about Early Retirement Email us here: [email protected] or [email protected] 0:00 Introduction 3:28 Sleep history & struggles 12:58 Current sleep habits & goals 19:46 Tip: Wake up naturally 23:31 Tip: Consistent sleep schedule 26:37 Tip: Sleep environment & hygiene 33:50 Dreams 40:11 Tip: Things to avoid before bedtime 47:32 Supplements 52:15 Soundcheck – Fitness goal updates