About this episode

Mark and Anna discuss sleep optimization for students with Lynne Peeples, author of 'THE INNER CLOCK'.

In this episode, join Mark and Anna as they speak to Lynne Peeples, author of "THE INNER CLOCK," who offers essential insights for high school and college students seeking to optimize their sleep. She highlights the importance of understanding our internal clocks and dispels common misconceptions like the idea of catch-up sleep. Lynne discusses how cramming, naps, and all-nighters can affect students' sleep patterns and provides practical advice for managing sleep amidst busy schedules. Her tips help students prioritize sleep to improve productivity and well-being. Tune in to discover actionable strategies for maintaining a healthy sleep cycle.

People in this episode

Hosts: Mark Hofer, Anna Ren

Guest: Lynne Peeples

Topics covered

• sleep optimization
• student productivity
• internal clocks
• sleep misconceptions
• time management
• well-being

Keywords

• sleep
• students
• internal clock
• productivity
• well-being
• naps
• all-nighters
• sleep patterns

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: THE INNER CLOCK

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