"They approach bedtime with the same intentionality they bring to their work and creative pursuits. After diving deep into sleep research and interviewing dozens of high achievers, I've noticed eight small bedtime habits that keep appearing. These aren't grand gestures or complicated routines. They're simple practices that, when done consistently, seem to separate those who think deeply from those who merely go through the motions."
"For two years, I convinced myself that scrolling through articles on my phone was "productive reading." Spoiler alert: it wasn't. My sleep was terrible, and my ability to focus the next day was even worse. The moment I switched to paper books, everything changed. There's something about the tactile experience of turning pages and the absence of blue light that signals to your brain: it's time to wind down."
People with higher IQs tend to spend about 20 extra minutes preparing for sleep. Highly intelligent individuals approach bedtime intentionally and adopt simple, repeatable habits rather than collapsing into bed. Eight small bedtime practices recur among high achievers and are linked to better sleep and improved cognitive functioning. Common habits include choosing physical books over screens to avoid blue light and enjoy tactile page-turning, and writing down tomorrow's priorities to reduce nocturnal rumination. These routines create a clear boundary between the day's chaos and nighttime calm, supporting better rest and sharper focus the next day.
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