Joshua Z. Tal

wellness Hint: It’s not eight hours Shutterstock/PureWow For something that takes up close to one third of our lives, sleep is surprisingly confusing. We’re told to get eight hours, buy a sleep tracker, stop drinking coffee after noon…the list goes on. Add in influencers promising the perfect nighttime routine and endless bedding options, and  no wonder so many of us feel like we’re doing it wrong. But what does good sleep actually look like—and does it change as we age?

Health Conditions Sleep Disorders Sleep Disorders For Years Doctors Told Me My Constant Exhaustion and Night Terrors Were Normal. They Weren’t. But my disorder is more common than you’d think. Sleep Disorders Why You Shouldn’t Just Accept Being Tired All the Time Constant fatigue should not be your norm. Sleep Disorders Here’s What It Really Means When You Talk in Your Sleep And whether spilling deep dark secrets is the norm.

Busy work weeks, health issues, family drama, or whatever else life throws your way at a given moment can leave you feeling stressed and anxious as hell. Unsurprisingly, that might mess with your sleep: When you’re a giant ball of nerves, it’s harder to shut off your thoughts at the end of the day.