@quadrawellness: Eight hours gets talked about like it’s a rule. It isn’t. How much sleep you need changes with age, and even among adults there’s individual variation. Genetics plays a role too. Some people function well toward the shorter end of the recommended range, while others genuinely need more. So instead of getting stuck on whether you hit exactly 8 hours, I’d pay attention to the bigger picture: Is your sleep fairly regular? Are you giving yourself enough opportunity to sleep? And how are you actually feeling and functioning during the day? And if you have insomnia, turning “8 hours” into a requirement can sometimes create even more pressure around sleep. I’m Tony Ho, MSW RSW, an insomnia therapist. I help people build a calmer relationship with sleep using evidence-based approaches like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Insomnia. If sleep has started to feel like something you’re constantly measuring, worrying about, or trying to fix, comment SLEEP and I’ll send you info about my free gentle sleep program. #sleeptips #bettersleep #sleep #sleephealth #sleeptok

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