Why do I sleep poorly even when I go to bed early?

Short answer
Early bedtime doesn’t guarantee better sleep.

What’s usually happening
Your body clock may not be ready for sleep yet.

What this is usually not

• doing sleep wrong

• something broken

Common reasons

• bedtime too early

• low sleep pressure

What usually helps

• consistent timing

• sleeping when sleepy

When to pay attention
If early bedtimes repeatedly worsen sleep.

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