06/03/2025
Do you identify as a “night owl”? 🦉
This might be worth paying attention to.👇🏼
A study of almost 74,000 midlife and older adults found that folks who stayed up past 1 a.m. were 20-40% more likely to develop anxiety or a mood disorder.
This held true even for people who considered themselves “night owls.”
Are you doomed if you like your late nights?
No, but it raises an important question.
Are you truly a night owl, or have your habits been training your body to stay up later than it naturally wants to?
Here’s why this matters:
↳ mental health and sleep are deeply connected
↳ even small shifts toward an earlier routine (like getting morning sunlight) can help reset your internal clock
If you're thinking, “But I’ve always been like this,” I get it.
You’re not alone in feeling that way.
Part of what I do is help my clients test that belief with gentle, supportive steps.
Your body isn’t broken, but it might be stuck in a rhythm that no longer serves you.
And if you’ve already tried all the typical tips (sleep hygiene checklists, supplements, blue light glasses, etc.) and nothing’s worked, then you’re probably ready for a different approach.
You don’t have to overhaul everything overnight.
One small change today could be the first step toward better sleep and a more stable mood.
If you’re resonating with this, let’s chat.
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