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 If you’re tired despite being in bed for 8 hours every night, chances are you’re not sleeping efficiently. Here are 3 habits to help alleviate this issue.   Elon Musk once said he sleeps for about six hours on an episode of the popular podcast ‘The Joe Rogan Experience’. That doesn’t seem like much—so how is it that one of the richest and most productive men on the planet can pull it off? The answer has a lot to do with the quality of sleep per hour (also known as ‘sleep efficiency’). Read on to discover 3 healthy habits to improve sleep efficiency in no time. 1.     Make Your Bed Before Bedtime The first thing we recommend is making it a habit to make your bed before you sleep. Smoothen out the sheets, lay your duvet as neatly as you can, and fluff up the pillows. If you want to go the extra mile, get a diffuser to capitalize on the calming effects of lavender oil . 2.     Minimize Sources of Light and Sound Once your bed’s made, i...

  Do you suffer from sleep problems like insomnia? Here’s a summary of 3 unexpected reasons why people are affected by sleeplessness. Do you find yourself nodding away during class at college? Are you dreaming of burying your head in a plush pillow in the middle of your workday? One of the most common culprits for these symptoms is sleep deprivation. Studies show that over 60% of adults around the world don’t get enough sleep with 1 in 3 Americans reporting feelings of being sleep-deprived. But why does it happen? Here’s a look at 3 hidden reasons behind sleep deprivation. Traumatic Events Did you know traumatic events can deprive you of sleep even after they’ve long passed? This is evident in the fact that PTSD patients experience sleep disturbances even after the event has occurred. A great way around this is to find a sleeping coach for adults that provides avenues for mental and emotional release . The more emotional baggage you’re able to clear surrounding a t...