Meet the Hormone That’s Hijacking Your Sleep: How Cortisol Affects Insomnia and What to Do About It
Meet the Hormone That’s Hijacking Your Sleep: How Cortisol Affects Insomnia and What to Do About It
Meet the Hormone That’s Hijacking Your Sleep: How Cortisol Affects Insomnia and What to Do About It
Can poor sleep affect your hair what does the science say?
You’d think that with a full brain and a busy life, sleep would come easily, right? Wrong. In fact, some of the most intelligent, capable, high-achieving people I work with are also the ones who struggle the most with falling — and staying — asleep. And if that’s you, it’s not because you’re doing something wrong. It’s because your very strengths during the day can become your biggest obstacles at night. Let’s break it down.
You may have seen it shared on social media or even mentioned in productivity podcasts—the Navy SEAL 8-minute nap. It’s a power nap technique where you lie on the floor, elevate your legs on a couch or chair, and set a timer for just eight minutes. The claim? That you’ll wake up feeling recharged, alert, and ready to tackle anything. It sounds pretty appealing especially if you’re exhausted. But what if you’re struggling with insomnia? Can an ultra-short nap like this help, or is it making things worse? Let’s take a look at what the science says.