Starting a business sounds exciting, but no one warns you about the 3 a.m. wake-ups, the burnout, or the mental spirals.
Yep, I suffered from sleepless nights myself when I started out as a solopreneur. I woke up every night at 3 a.m. with a racing heart and circling thoughts, existential fears, and going through client cases…
I mean, I knew how important sleep is. Which created even more anxiety.
There I was, awake in the middle of the night, unable to fall back asleep.
Sleep deprivation took a toll on every aspect of my life:
- I woke up already drained
- My creativity was simply non-existent
- Even simple decisions became overwhelming
- Brain fog and a sense of hopelessness led to irritability toward my loved ones
I tried to ignore the fact that I had sleep problems thinking, “It will regulate itself…”
Guess what? That didn’t work out so well.
It wasn’t until I used my neuro tools to double down on my sleep and address the root cause of my sleeplessness.
Prioritizing sleep isn’t a luxury it’s a necessity.
This is what helped me:
- Consistent bedtime and wake-up time
- Nervous system regulation drills to both elevate my energy and calm me down when needed
- Morning and evening sunlight gazing to regulate my circadian rhythm and hormones
If you’re building your business and struggling with sleep, know that you’re not alone.
It’s only a matter of time until your body screams loud enough for you to finally listen and do something about it.
Curious how to sleep like a human again, even while building your dream? 👉 Let’s chat
– Michi