Eight hours, still tired for better
Eight hours means less if the sleep itself is poor.
Sleep Rhythm
Sleep is rhythm, not just hours in bed. Travel, late nights, stress, alcohol, shift work, screens and unfamiliar rooms can all change the quality of recovery, even when you get enough of it.
This page brings together KYŌ articles on deep sleep, REM sleep, hotel sleep, night shifts and how to sleep better when life does not follow a perfect schedule.
What deep sleep repairs for better
Deep sleep repairs more than tiredness can explain.
Functioning on little sleep
Short sleep doesn't cost one day. It costs several.
Sleeping well in a new place
Your brain stays on guard the first night somewhere new.
Stretching before bed for better
Gentle stretching can help the body cool into sleep.
Screen time and sleep after big
Screens delay sleep by sending the wrong light signal.