2-Minute Sleep Tip: Overcoming Morning Grogginess

My favourite trick for overcoming morning grogginess? Prepare a thermos of ice-cold water to drink first thing after waking up. 

2-MINUTE ACTION: 

Here’s a 2-minute tip you can share with your teen: 

1. In the evening, fill a thermos or an insulated water bottle with water and 5-7 ice cubes.
2. Optional: Add lemon or lime juice and a bit of salt.
3. Shake and place near the alarm.
4. After waking, the water will still be ice-cold. Drink the entire thing right after turning off the alarm.
5. If this tip helps, set a daily evening reminder to prepare ice-cold water for the next day. 

FOR MORE:

Listen to Find the Eight Episode #3: How to Make Waking Up Less Painful.

COMING UP: In next week’s newsletter (the first of 2022!), we're going to talk about the power of putting sticky moments on autopilot.

Happy New Year!

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P.S. Want to read past 2-minute tips? You can find them all here.

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NOTE: The content and all linked materials in this newsletter provide general information about sleep and insomnia and are not intended to replace medical advice from a qualified healthcare provider. The provided content should not be relied upon for medical diagnosis or management. Please direct questions or concerns to your physician and/or qualified health care provider.