3 Hidden Enemies of Deep Sleep

You’re doing the right things:

✅ Eating clean ✅ Exercising ✅ Even going to bed at a decent hour

But still… sleep feels light, broken, or just not restorative.

Here’s why:

There are 3 “healthy” habits that quietly destroy deep sleep.

And if you’re like most driven leaders, you’re doing at least one of them.

Let’s break them down:

1. Late workouts That 8PM HIIT session spikes cortisol and adrenaline — the last thing you want before bed.

2. Evening email checks Reading that investor update or client complaint at 10PM keeps your nervous system on high alert.

3. High-protein dinners Good for muscle repair, yes — but hard to digest at night, keeping your body busy when it should be resting.

Try This Tonight:

The 3-Hour Rule Finish your last meal, workout, and work task at least 3 hours before bed.

This clears your system and primes your body for deep recovery.

Sometimes it’s not about adding new routines — it’s about removing the friction from your existing ones.

Struggling to unwind even when the day is over? I’ve been there. That’s why I coach founders like you to create sleep systems that actually work. Let’s talk. Book a call.