02/28/2025
Why can’t you fall asleep at night?
You might blame stress, caffeine, or screen time... but the real culprit could be **cortisol**—your body’s stress hormone.
When cortisol stays high in the evening, your body stays wired instead of winding down.
Signs your cortisol is too high at night:
😵💫 Racing thoughts when you try to sleep
🍭 Sugar cravings late in the evening
💤 Waking up between 2-4 AM feeling restless
🌡️ Feeling hot or jittery before bed
😠 Irritable and short-tempered late at night
Lowering cortisol naturally before bed is possible. Try these science-backed methods:
🌙 **Deep breathing** – Slows your heart rate and signals your body to relax
🧘♀️ **Mindfulness or gentle yoga** – Calms an overactive nervous system
☕ **Limit caffeine after 2 PM** – Keeps cortisol from spiking too late
📵 **Reduce blue light exposure** – Screens trick your brain into staying alert
😆 **Laugh more** – Lowers stress hormones and boosts mood
Small changes to your nighttime routine can transform your sleep.
Which of these do you need to work on the most?
Learn more - https://freshfixforlife.com/5-natural-ways-to-lower-cortisol-stress-hormone-before-bed/
