Episode 25
Morning 6-Pack - How to Go from Wide Awake to Zzzzz!
Ever find yourself wondering if you're more of a night owl or an early bird? Well, buckle up, because we’re diving into the wacky world of bedtime routines! Haystack spills the tea on a fresh study about American snooze habits, and let’s just say it’s a real eye-opener! On average, we’re hitting the hay around 11:18 PM. But hold up – if you’re still awake at that hour, you might be officially certified as 'below average' in the sleep department! We chat about why folks struggle to catch those Z's, like finishing chores or staying up late to connect with their partner. Spoiler alert: school season is creeping up, and parents are losing sleep in the name of lunch prep and homework help. So, if you find yourself tossing and turning, check out our top six hilarious ways to knock yourself out! From asking your spouse about their work day to reminding yourself that someday you’ll be dead (yikes!), we’ve got the giggles and the snoozes covered!
Transcript
Good morning.
Speaker A:It's haystack.
Speaker A:And when it comes time to crawl in bed, have you ever wondered whether you're, whether you're an early bird or a night owl?
Speaker A:Because you hear those, those phrases and I've always wondered what makes a person a night owl.
Speaker A:And there is a new large study about American bedtime routines.
Speaker A:And we begin our nighttime nighttime routine.
Speaker A:I'm talking about the average.
Speaker A: egin our nighttime routine at: Speaker A:If your nighttime routine is pouring yourself a nightcap while you watch T. I'm not talking about that.
Speaker A:I'm not the actual getting ready for bed stuff.
Speaker A:And on average it takes about 21 minutes to get ready for bed.
Speaker A: So you start at: Speaker A:The average American falling asleep at 11.18pm now of course things vary by based on how much you need to do the next morning and all that good stuff.
Speaker A:But the, the average American according to this survey, has three mornings a week where they wish they had gone to bed earlier and gone to sleep earlier.
Speaker A:And the top excuses for not getting to sleep earlier include needing to get chores done that they like to be up late because they're night owls or they want to connect with their partner.
Speaker A:And now it's August.
Speaker A:So school age children getting ready to head to head to school and parents of those children are likely to get less sleep.
Speaker A:53% of parents say they have to get up earlier to get their kids ready for school and 25% so they have to stay up late to get lunches ready or help kids with the homework.
Speaker A:So 11 if you've ever wondered 11 18.
Speaker A:If you're not asleep by 11 18, you're below average.
Speaker A:You should stop being below average at going to sleep.
Speaker A: So if you're still awake at: Speaker A:Best way to start your day, these six jokes he's about to say listen up for old haystack.
Speaker A:Crack open the morning six pack.
Speaker A:All right, here we go.
Speaker A: eep if you are still awake at: Speaker A:Number five, close your eyes.
Speaker A:Travel back into a time when you were completely relaxed in life.
Speaker A:I'll get you started.
Speaker A:Imagine when you never had kids.
Speaker A:Number four.
Speaker A:Breathe in.
Speaker A:Hold it.
Speaker A:Breathe out, breathe in.
Speaker A:Hold it.
Speaker A:Breathe out.
Speaker A:So sorry.
Speaker A:Sorry.
Speaker A:Number three, remind yourself that whatever problems are keeping you awake they'll ultimately mean nothing because someday you'll be dead.
Speaker A:Number two, head to that liquor cabinet and mix yourself a Cosby.
Speaker A: leep if you're still awake at: Speaker A:Not only is it easier to fall asleep when it's cooler you'll also be as close as you'll ever get to a 69.
Speaker A:In the bedroom, it's hot.
