I have been using the Oura sleep tracking ring for almost two years now. I immediately fell in love with the form factor, as I can’t stand watches or bracelets. When do I wear it? I used to wear it all the time, but then switched to night-only. I’m not interested in tracking my steps…
Tag: Sleep
Time in Bed vs. Time Asleep
Time in bed doesn’t equal time asleep. Just because you’ve been in bed for 7 hours doesn’t mean you slept for 7 hours. It’s more likely that you slept 6. Based on my Oura Ring, my own difference is 30 to 60 minutes per night. This led me to the following rule: Allow a 1…
Why I stopped drinking alcohol
This thread reminded me that it is now 10 years since I stopped drinking alcohol. I haven’t had one drop since. Sometimes people ask me: Why not just one glass? Why stop completely? Why not enjoy life? The simple answer is: It simplified my life. It’s easier to quit something 100% than 98%. It eliminates…
Power Nap with Binaural Beats
I enjoy taking occasional power naps after lunch or in the afternoon. I rarely fall asleep, but when I do, it really is refreshing. One tool I discovered are Binaural Beats: A binaural beat is an auditory illusion perceived when two different pure-tone sine waves, both with frequencies lower than 1500 Hz, with less than…
Improve Your Sleep with Noise Cancelling Headphones
I have been using my Bose QuietComfort 20 for several years. I use them on planes, on trains, in co-working spaces, and even to help me sleep. I discovered that they are actually quite comfortable to sleep with. I don’t use them often to sleep. When needed, they worked very well. Noisy neighbors, having to…
Screen Time Management: How to Enable Downtime in iPhone Settings
A friend recently suggested to use the “Downtime” feature in the iPhone’s Screen Time settings. When enabled, all your apps are blocked, except for the ones on your “Always Allowed” list. How to enable “Downtime”:1. Go to Settings2. Go to Screen Time3. Go to Downtime4. Enable Downtime and customize settings5. Go back to Screen Time6….
My favorite books of 2018
As 2018 is coming to a close, I wanted to take this opportunity to share with you the most important books I have read this year. Enjoy! My favorite books of 2018 1. The Art of the Good Life by Rolf Dobelli (audio version):This was the most important book I read in 2018 (I’ve read the original German…