I focus better at night? How to correct?
Hi Andrew, long-time listener first-time poster here. I am a 28 year old that has recently ventured into daytrading full time. I have had a habit of pulling all nighters or studying in the late hours of night usually post 12am during my college days, post college, I even had a habit of reading or working post 12am for atleast an hour, sometimes two hours or more. until I found your podcast two years ago after which the daily sunlight viewing fixed my sleep schedule. However Now I feel less focussed during the day, especially distracted in the initial hours post waking and most focussed late at night (if and when I decide to stay up late). What I gathered from the “Optimizing Workspace for Productivity, Focus, & Creativity” episode is we are most alert during the first 9 hours post waking and most creative in the next 9. However I feel like I focus and work better late at night (post 12am) when there are fewer distractions but that schedule is not suitable any longer as I have to be rested and ready for work in the morning. Is there any reason I feel less focussed during the initial hours of the day particularly or if it is just in my head? In any case, How do I shift my peak focus to the initial hours in the morning instead of late at night? I have been following your morning and evening sunlight viewing protocol everyday since I started listening to your podcast. It has positively impacted my sleep quality and general life as a result. I cannot thank you enough for this and numerous other protocols that have had a positive impact on my life. PS: Sorry for the long question.
Oral health
Best practices in oral health. About all we know for sure is 4 out of 5 dentists recommend Colgate, and that is not reassuring. Poor oral health has been associated with dementia, and other health concerns. What are the best protocols for oral health, other than corporate advertised recommendations such as the above? From oral rinse to fluoride use there seems to be little consensus on best practices. There are many diseases of the gums, different ways dentist treat our teeth, and few truly evidence based recommendations. Should we know more about x-rays, the type of x-ray machines used, oral rinses, use of fluoride, types of toothbrushes, toothpaste and prevention, or just go by the recommendations of dentists and advertisers? Can you find an expert and communicate the best practices as you do so well on so many topics.