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Tips for Better Sleep | Jim Kwik

18 Mar 2022 · 1 min

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Jim Kwik explains how sleep moves memories into long-term storage and clears brain plaque. Two morning habits improve sleep: get direct sunlight right after waking to reset your circadian rhythm, and do 3-4 minutes of light exercise. A study found morning exercise can increase deep-sleep depth by up to 75%.

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You know, when you sleep, you consolidate short to long-term memory. It's also where you clean out plaque that can lead to brain aging challenges. Also, it's where you dream, you come up with some amazing ideas. And so how can you get better sleep for better memory? Here are 2 quick tips. When you first wake up, go outside. If it's at all possible, go outside and get some direct sunlight. Even if it's hazy, what it does is helps reset your circadian rhythm. While you're outside, the second brain tip, do 3 or 4 minutes of exercise. There was a study done at Appalachian State University And they found those that did their exercise, it doesn't mean they have to be their full exercise routine, even just for 3 or 4 minutes, maybe some jumping jacks, calisthenics, some burpees, pushups. If they did it in the morning, what happens is they'll actually get up, some subjects got upwards of 75% deeper sleep. I'm your brain coach, Jim Kwik. Make sure you follow for more quick tips. And until then, be limitless.