Alright, let’s talk about this “delta psychology” thing I tried out. I was reading up on how to get better sleep and stumbled upon this idea about delta brain waves. Apparently, these waves are what your brain makes when you’re in that super deep, good sleep. And you need that deep sleep for your body to, like, fix itself up while you’re out.
So, I thought, “Why not give it a shot?” I mean, who doesn’t want better sleep, right? I’m not getting any younger, and those late-night gaming sessions were really messing with me. Plus, I had read that therapy was a thing to consider, but come on, therapy is not cheap. So I was determined to try this out and see.
Getting Started: Making a Sleep Sanctuary
First thing I did was turn my bedroom into a proper sleep zone. I got some blackout curtains to block out that annoying street light. Made sure my room was nice and cool, like a cave. I even started using this white noise machine my friend recommended. It plays these nature sounds, like rain and stuff. Pretty relaxing, actually.
- Bought blackout curtains.
- Set the room temperature to cool.
- Started using a white noise machine.
Sticking to a Routine: My New Bedtime Ritual
Next, I worked on my evening routine. I used to just play video games until I couldn’t keep my eyes open, which was probably a terrible idea. So, I started this whole “wind-down” thing about an hour before bed. No more screens, just some chill activities like reading a book or taking a warm bath. I started to make myself some herbal tea too. I started to try to make this a routine, so I would head to bed and wake up around the same time each day, even on weekends. Let me tell you, it wasn’t easy at first, but I kept at it.
- No screens an hour before bed.
- Engaged in relaxing activities (reading, warm bath).
- Consistent sleep and wake times.
Tracking Progress: Did It Actually Work?
I used this sleep tracker app on my phone to see if all this effort was actually making a difference. It’s not super accurate, I think, but it gives you a general idea of your sleep patterns. Over a few weeks, I started to see a change. My deep sleep was getting longer, and I felt way less groggy in the morning. I even found I was having an easier time focusing during the day, and my mood was way better. I have to say this is a pretty big change from how I was feeling before, all tired and cranky all the time. The app showed I was getting more of those delta waves, which I guess means it was working!
- Used a sleep tracker app.
- Observed longer deep sleep periods.
- Felt less groggy and more focused.
So, yeah, this whole delta psychology thing? I think there’s something to it. It’s not just about getting more sleep, it’s about getting that quality, deep sleep that really makes you feel refreshed. It took some work, but making those changes to my routine and environment really paid off. I’m sleeping better, feeling better, and even my gaming skills have improved, haha! Who knew sleep could do all that?
It’s crazy how much better you feel when you’re well-rested. I used to think sleep was overrated, but now I see it’s like the foundation for everything else. If you’re struggling with sleep, I definitely recommend giving these things a try. Might just change your life, like it did mine.
