Tomorrow Starts Tonight
It all begins with an idea.
“A great morning doesn’t begin at sunrise - it starts the night before.”
Our circadian rhythm - the body’s internal clock - isn’t reset by alarms or caffeine. It’s guided by cues like meal timing, light, and temperature. Aligning evenings and mornings with these natural signals sets the stage for energy, focus, and recovery.
This is not prescriptive. It’s a framework built on research and real‑world testing. Everyone’s physiology is different, so always consult a professional before making changes to diet, supplements, or routines.
The Night Before: Preparing for Rest
Dinner ends about three hours before bedtime. This supports digestion, growth hormone release, and circadian alignment. Late‑night eating can signal “daytime” to the brain, making deep sleep harder to achieve.
Evening Teas and Calming Super Compounds
Chamomile, lavender, and tart cherry teas are favorites. Tart cherry naturally contains melatonin, which helps regulate sleep cycles. Turmeric tea, sometimes known as Golden Milk— a staple of Ayurvedic traditions - can be soothing and anti‑inflammatory (though high doses may affect testosterone in men)
The Premium Sleep Lab… That Lives Discreetly Under Your Mattress
If you’ve ever wanted a high-end sleep lab at home - minus wires or scientists - this is it. I’ve been using the Withings Sleep Analyzer Mat for a month, and it’s quietly transformed my nights. Unlike Oura or Whoop, it never touches you, avoids Bluetooth signals overnight, and only uploads data in the morning, it even knows the difference between lying in bed and actually sleeping.
Why Consistent Sleep Timing Matters
It’s not just how long you sleep — it’s when you sleep that can make all the difference. Going to bed and waking up at regular times has been shown to increase the amount of deep and REM sleep you get - the two stages that do most of the heavy lifting when it comes to repair, memory, mood, and waking up feeling truly refreshed. Most people overestimate their sleep by 30 - 60 minutes a night, but the Withings Sleep Analyzer Mat makes it effortless to see your real patterns by recording the exact moment you drift off and wake up (not just the time you’re in bed). That way, you can fine-tune your routine to get more of the sleep that actually restores you.
I started at 50–70 sleep scores with 1–2 hours of deep sleep. By tracking with the mat and adjusting variables in ChatGPT, I’m now consistently in the high-80s/90s, with 4–5 hours of deep sleep most nights.
What Took My Sleep to the Next Level
The other huge difference came from adding some superstar supplements to the evening routine - for this we love the brilliant people at Vitality Pro and their ulta clean products including - Apigenin to unwind faster, and GlyNAC (a combination of Glycine and NAC). Glycine is linked in research to supporting deeper, more restorative sleep and improved next-morning alertness, while NAC (N-Acetyl Cysteine) may help the body’s natural detox processes by boosting levels of Glutathione - often called the body’s “master antioxidant.”
You might also want to try adding Myo-Inositol, which has been studied for its role in supporting healthy neuro-signalling and promoting calm, restorative rest. Together, these compounds offer a well-rounded approach to night-time recovery.
Other optional staples include Magnesium Glycinate for relaxation, and Magnesium Threonate, which may cross the blood–brain barrier to support both mental and physical calm.
All clean, filler-free, third-party tested, and backed by research. Once you feel the difference, you won’t want anything else. Always check with a healthcare professional, especially if you have medical conditions, take medication, or are pregnant.
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Stretching and Breathwork for Sleep
Slow stretches with long exhales calm the nervous system and signal “rest mode.” Raising the arms overhead and leaning side to side is enough to release tension and prepare the body for sleep.
Lighting and Temperature
Two to three hours before bed, bright lights are replaced with warm red or amber bulbs. Blue light -the kind that signals “daytime” to the brain - is minimized.
The bedroom is kept cool, around 16–20°C (60–68°F). A humidifier can help during colder months to keep the air comfortable.
Morning: The First Hour
The phone stays on airplane mode until later. No notifications, no blue light - just quiet clarity to start the day.
Hydration Before Anything Else
Water comes first: 250–500 ml (a glass or two) with a pinch of mineral‑rich salt for electrolytes. This rehydrates cells, supports muscle function, and primes the body for movement and focus.
Dynamic Movement to Energize
Mornings begin with active stretches - side bends, arm swings, even a few press‑ups - to wake up circulation and shift into alertness.
Morning Light: The Overlooked Step
Stepping outside within 30–60 minutes of waking triggers the suprachiasmatic nucleus - the brain’s master clock. This natural light spike boosts cortisol (the healthy kind) and sets the body’s timer for evening melatonin release 12 hours later.
Research from Stanford and the NIH confirms: morning light anchors your circadian rhythm more effectively than any supplement.
Presence and Mindset
Before the day begins, a pause. Gratitude, quiet prayer, or simply sitting - no agenda, just awareness. As the Zen proverb reminds us: “When walking, walk. When eating, eat.”
Breakfast and Beyond
By this point, the body is hydrated, aligned with daylight, and energized. Breakfast is functional - often a protein shake with vitamins, minerals, or other targeted nutrients. We’ll explore supplementation in detail in future posts.
Why This Works
These are small levers - light, timing, hydration, mindfulness - that align the body with what it’s designed for: repair, energy, and focus.
Consistency matters more than perfection. And it begins the night before.
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