the sleeping issue
Ok, I hummed and hawed this week over whether to email Sifu or use our homework as a blog topic. The main reason I didn't want to put this out publicly is that it might come across as a bit rebellious or counterproductive, and it doesn't paint me as a"control freak" that I should strive to be. But I decided to share my point of view on sleep hygiene and circadian cycle with you after all because this is also me. Here is the thing: I go through phases when I don't sleep well. While I don't struggle falling asleep at all (like I lie down and I'm out almost instantly), but if I get woken up anytime after 2-3 am, it often means that's it. No chance of getting any more quality sleep, it's tossing and turning until it's feasible to get up. Thankfully, I have an easy time getting up in the mornings, though. This is my struggle and has been for many years, and it all started when I became a mom. My habits and sleeping hygiene, or lack thereof is as s...