The Easiest Habit For Sharper Focus

Sleep is the quiet foundation of better focus and energy. Small, low-friction changes in your evening routine can make a big difference in how clear and productive you feel the next day. In this newsletter, I’ll share why I started with sleep and the simple steps you can try right away.

Why Sleep Comes First

While we tend to look for shiny new objects to help us fix things, that wasn’t what helped with my feeling tired or just not having the energy to be productive. The issues was about poor sleep.

When you’re rested, your attention sharpens and your mood steadies. Without it, no planner or system can cover the gaps. That’s why I made sleep the first habit I focused on improving.

Simple Steps That Work

The easiest wins came from small tweaks: drinking water during the day but cutting it off an hour before bed, moving my phone out of reach, and sticking to a consistent bedtime window.

I also worked on my environment—cool, dark, and quiet makes a huge difference. A fan, eye mask, or white-noise app can do more than fancy gadgets.

Add in a short wind-down routine like brushing teeth, putting the phone away, and reading for 15-30 minutes, and your body gets the message that it’s time to rest.

Daily movement matters too. Walks or climbing stairs during the day make it easier to fall asleep at night. And timing your dinner so you’re not going to bed right after a heavy meal helps more than most people realize.

Give it a shot if you’re finding yourself low on energy - it’s simple but takes some work, but is well worth it!

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