Why You Wake Up at 3am (And What to Do About It)
If you regularly wake between 2-4am, you're not alone. It's one of the most common sleep issues.
The Science Behind It
- Cortisol levels begin rising around 3am
- Your sleep cycles are becoming lighter
- Stress and anxiety amplify natural wake points
What NOT to Do
- Don't check your phone
- Don't look at the clock repeatedly
- Don't start problem-solving in bed
What to Try Instead
- Body scan meditation - Focus on relaxing each body part
- 4-7-8 breathing - Inhale 4, hold 7, exhale 8
- Boring visualization - Imagine something mundane in great detail
