Sleep: why sleeping well is your secret superpower

Il superpotere del sonno

Imagine having an elixir that can improve your memory, increase your energy, make you look younger and even extend your life. You don’t have to buy it, inject it or take it. You just close your eyes and sleep.

Yet sleep is almost seen as a waste of time. We convince ourselves that less sleep means being more productive, when in fact the result is the opposite: a slower mind, a more vulnerable body and reduced performance on every front.

The circadian rhythm: your body’s conductor

Think of your body as a symphony orchestra. The circadian rhythm is the conductor, and its job is to keep everything in harmony: hormones, body temperature, metabolism, mental energy and even mood.

What does science say?
The circadian rhythm is regulated by a small centre in the brain called the suprachiasmatic nucleus, located in the hypothalamus. This ‘biological clock’ responds mainly to light and dark, sending signals to the rest of the body to tell when it is time to be alert and when it is time to rest.

👉If the circadian rhythm is well regulated, we experience stable energy, a good metabolism and a clear mind.
👉 If it is out of phase (due to irregular sleep, night screens, stress or jet lag), our body goes into ‘confusion’ mode, with negative consequences on memory, performance and even the skin.

5 scientific strategies for restorative sleep

Exposure to natural light in the morning

👉 Sunlight helps reset the circadian rhythm and improve the production of serotonin, the precursor of melatonin.

Switch off screens 1 hour before bedtime

👉 Blue light from smartphones and computers suppresses melatonin production, making it harder to fall asleep.

Avoid caffeine near the evening hours

👉 Caffeine has a half-life of 5-6 hours, which means that if you drink a coffee at 5pm, 50% will still be in your system at 10pm.

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Create an evening ritual

👉 Signalling to the brain that it is time to sleep helps improve the quality of rest.
💡 Example routine: warm bath + camomile tea + reading a book + meditation.

Turn sleep into your primary ally

Sleep is not a luxury, but the secret to being more productive, fitter and even happier. It is not just about sleeping more, but about sleeping better.

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