The metaphor of the accelerator pedal and brake pedal is powerful because it provides insight. It shows that insomnia is not a lack of ability to sleep, but a disruption of balance. It’s something that arises when your system receives the right signals and nothing is standing in the way anymore

The next time your “smart” watch tells you that you only got 45 minutes of deep sleep or your sleep score has dropped below 70, take a moment to breathe calmly

The analysis of a massive sleep dataset mainly shows that sleep is not a mysterious process over which you have little control. On the contrary, small and consistent behavioral changes can already make a big difference.

Light is a powerful signal for the body. It influences our biological clock, sleep, mood, and cognitive performance. But it’s not just about how bright the light is. It also matters when and what type of light we’re exposed to.

According to the American Academy of Sleep Medicine and the American Academy of Pediatrics, young people between the ages of thirteen and eighteen need eight to ten hours of sleep per night for optimal health and development. Yet the majority do not meet this standard