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Have you ever found yourself snapping at someone you care about or grabbing junk food despite your best intentions to eat healthier?

In this episode, I break down fascinating research that reveals how to fix impulsive behavior naturally tonight through better sleep habits and environmental design.

It turns out that getting less sleep significantly impacts our ability to control impulsive actions in the moment.

In this episode, you'll discover:

• The difference between risk-taking behavior and impulse control, and why sleep affects one more than the other
• Details from a research study showing how just 6 hours of sleep (versus 9 hours) affects our brain's ability to regulate impulses
• Why setting up your environment for healthy defaults is crucial, especially on days when you've slept poorly
• Practical strategies to improve your decision-making even when sleep-deprived
• How becoming aware of your sleep patterns can transform your health journey

This short Tuesday episode gives you actionable steps to improve your health, relationships, and daily decisions through better sleep awareness and environmental design.

Study referenced: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27267950/