I Kept Waking At Three Every Morning, Until I Discovered The Quiet Habits Keeping My Body Awake

For weeks, I woke almost every night around three in the morning. I could fall asleep normally, but hours later I would suddenly become completely alert, sometimes with racing thoughts, restlessness, or hunger. Instead of assuming something was seriously wrong, I began tracking my meals, caffeine, stress levels, and bedroom conditions. Because sleep naturally moves through different stages, lighter sleep during the early morning can make small disturbances more noticea…Continue Reading