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Dim All The Lights: Fall Asleep Faster Starting Tonight 😴

Dim All The Lights: Fall Asleep Faster Starting Tonight 😴

Lights, caffeine, action: let's take it all down a notch.

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Erica Huss
May 17, 2024
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SWEET LITTLE LIES

News: I was wrong.  The previous (and widely circulated) advice on delaying morning caffeine to avoid an afternoon crash has now been largely debunked.  And I, for one, am relieved, as that little tidbit caused quite a kerfuffle among you!

Look- wellness is a process, and part of growth is staying open to new information and being willing to change your POV. According to the recent research, “the validity and utility of these claims are questionable at best and, in some cases, not supported at all based on the available scientific evidence.” That said, if starting with a decaf has helped you minimize your overall caffeine intake, it’s still a win. And placebo is powerful- if you’ve adopted this practice and you like it then stay with it, it can’t hurt.   Don’t hold it against me: love means never having to say you’re sorry, and being a grown-ass lady means I can admit when I stand corrected.

AURAL HISTORY👂

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