I have a problem. Idk how to even begin fixing this...
I'm staying up almost every night watching shiz on my phone until 2am, wake up at 7 for meetings completely groggy. Can't stop myself.
Can't get myself to workout or even eat healthy. Unable to focus at work. Not sure how do I break this cycle. I tried putting my phone away - it doesn't work. I have insomnia + I'm a light sleeper so it's very easy for me to get up and grab my phone. Idk how to stop eating sugar & junk.

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I have this problem too. One thing that helps is the Calm app. The Sleep Stories legit lull me to sleep.

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+1 calm is great

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Everything is connected… you may have trouble sleeping bc you’re eating poorly… but you may also have terrible cravings bc you’re not sleeping. Obviously eating poorly and not sleeping will contribute to energy levels and not being able to focus. I used to be this way. Turned out I have fatty liver disease which was part of the reason I was craving junk food all the time. Worst part was the more poorly you eat the worse it gets. Anyways, definitely see a nutritionist who can help with eating better. Mine had me cut out gluten and dairy and it made a world of difference in my energy levels. In terms of sleeping, have you tried meditating? It may be time for professional help, ie sleeping meds if you have insomnia. Other than that, def keep your phone away from your bed when you go to sleep (where you can’t easily get it).

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This is so well said! For two weeks last winter I was sleeping really late because I bought a new game and got very addicted to it. I was playing until maybe 1 or 2am and that completely messed up my sleeping cycle. I felt disappointed at myself and I uninstalled the game, started melatonin everyday 1 hour before my usual bed time for a week I think, and then finally I’m back to normal sleeping cycle. You also need to get up within a few min after your alarm so that you don’t fall asleep again. The longer you stay in bed after you’re awake, the more it’s gonna mess up your sleep too

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Try reading a food fiction book

Give your phone to friend to hold for 2days

Go to your general practitioner and ask for sleep meds like xanax

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