Why I Sleep Better Now — and What I Stopped Doing

 # Why I Sleep Better Now — and What I Stopped Doing

I used to think I was just a light sleeper.  

But the more I listened to my body, the more I realized:  

It wasn’t the sleep that was the problem — it was how I was preparing for it.

So I made some quiet changes. Nothing drastic. But consistent.

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## 1. I Turn On Airplane Mode

No pings. No news. No last-minute Instagram scrolls.  

Before bed, I switch my phone to airplane mode and leave it face down.  

It’s not just about avoiding distraction — it’s about telling my mind, “We’re done for today.”

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## 2. I Avoid Screens an Hour Before Sleep

I don’t always succeed, but I try.  

For at least 60–90 minutes before bed, I step away from glowing rectangles.  

Instead, I stretch a little, sip something warm, or just sit in low light.  

It’s not a strict rule — it’s a ritual.

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## 3. I Gave Up Coffee (Mostly)

Two years ago, I stopped drinking coffee every day.  

At first, it was just a one-week experiment. But something unexpected happened — I slept better.  

Now, I drink water or tea. Once a month, maybe, I’ll have a small coffee.  

No caffeine, no regret.

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## 4. I Use a Warm Eye Mask

It’s a simple thing — a heated eye mask before bed.  

But it relaxes my eyes, calms my face, and somehow quiets my thoughts.  

Sleep feels deeper, and waking up feels less jarring.

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## 5. I Take Vitamin C at Night

It’s not medical advice — just my personal habit.  

A small dose of Vitamin C before bed seems to help me recover faster.  

Whether it’s physical or placebo, it’s become part of my nightly rhythm.

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## Final Thoughts

Good sleep isn’t just about the number of hours.  

It’s about what you let go of before you close your eyes.

If you’re struggling with rest, maybe it’s not about adding more — but removing just a few things.  

A screen. A coffee. A noise.

The silence that follows might be what your sleep needed all along.

— Jason