Sleep is always my top priority, and will continue to be in 2021. It is foundational to all health.

I’ve compiled a list of my top 8 sleep hacks that I use everyday to improve my sleep. If you are trying to improve your sleep in 2021, this thread is for you. 👇

1) Thermal shock:

- 2 Hours before bedtime, I will either go into a sauna and immediately follow with an ice-bath or take a hot bath followed by a cold shower
- This helps improve my circulation, reduce inflammation and aid in muscle recovery
2) Normatec boots:

- Muscle relaxation is key for restful sleep
- I use @NTRecovery NormaTec Leg Pulse 2.0s at night to help increase blood flow in my legs & relieve muscle tension
3) Smart lighting

- Bright/harsh lighting delays the production of melatonin & sleep onset time
- I use @tweethue Phillips Hue lights in my home that turn orange & gradually dim starting at 7PM and completely shut off at 9:30PM
4) Mobility exercises:

- 30 mins before bedtime, I do mobility exercises to relax my body
- I use my @Hyperice HyperVolt Plus Massage Gun during this time to relax my hips and massage feet, hands and back
5) Consistency with bedtime and wake up time:

- A consistent sleep schedule is key for improving sleep quality
- I go to bed around 9:30PM and wake up at 6:30AM everyday, even on the weekends
6) Temperature:

- Temperature regulation is key for minimizing sleep disturbances
- I set my @eightsleep Pod temperature to optimize my sleep based on my fitness training, the seasons, and weather
- I set my bedroom temp to 73 degrees
7) Eliminate alcohol:

- I cut out alcohol in April 2019 & have never felt better
- Alcohol can negatively affect your sleep quality & energy levels
- See more stats here: https://t.co/3GeW8eSkYb
8) Tea and supplements:

- I drink a cup of chamomile tea before bed
- Occasionally, I take melatonin-infused gummies to aid in sleep onset if I am having trouble unwinding and magnesium to relax my muscles
Read more about my top 8 hacks for sleep here: https://t.co/H1BWOUhrwM

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1. LWJ’s sword Bichen ‘is likely an abbreviation for the term 躲避红尘 (duǒ bì hóng chén), which can be translated as such: 躲避: shunning or hiding away from 红尘 (worldly affairs; which is a buddhist teaching.) (
https://t.co/zF65W3roJe) (abbrev. TWX)

2. Sandu (三 毒), Jiang Cheng’s sword, refers to the three poisons (triviṣa) in Buddhism; desire (kāma-taṇhā), delusion (bhava-taṇhā) and hatred (vibhava-taṇhā).

These 3 poisons represent the roots of craving (tanha) and are the cause of Dukkha (suffering, pain) and thus result in rebirth.

Interesting that MXTX used this name for one of the characters who suffers, arguably, the worst of these three emotions.

3. The Qian kun purse “乾坤袋 (qián kūn dài) – can be called “Heaven and Earth” Pouch. In Buddhism, Maitreya (मैत्रेय) owns this to store items. It was believed that there was a mythical space inside the bag that could absorb the world.” (TWX)