More Z's More Goals

Regardless of your goal, I have a secret that will propel you towards it. Really. Whether you want to get stronger, lose 15 pounds, get leaner, faster, smarter, anything, really anything, this will help. It’s getting 8 hours of sleep every night. Not most nights, not some nights, but every single night.

Sounds easy, right? Sleep is important for recovery and rejuvenation, without it, we’re leaving major gains on the table. That’s how it can help all those goals, because regardless of which one of those you're chasing, more sleep will lead to better recovery, which leaves you more prepared to face the day’s challenges.

Here’s how I know it’s hard. I barely every hit my 8 hour sleep goal. I track it using my watch, and more often than not, I’m close  to 8, but rarely ever perfect. My best week was 5 out of 7 days greater than 8 hours. I go out of my way to prioritize it too. I cut back on caffeine, screen time, dim the lights and make sure the room is pitch black and cold.

If you want to up your sleep game, and therefore up your game everywhere else, I recommend you start tracking your Z’s. Without knowing how much, or how little you’re getting, you’ll have no direction as to how to improve. You don’t need a fancy watch either, just pay attention to your bedtime and wake up time. Are you consistent or all over the place? Do you wake up refreshed or fight the alarm clock everyday? 

Whatever your goals are, I’m willing to bet better sleep will help. Don’t neglect it!

Justin Miner

@justinminergain