28/07/2026
Yes, that’s me mixing a supplement. That’s the point.
Supplements can be useful. I use them myself.
But there is a difference between using something to support a good foundation and expecting it to compensate for a foundation that does not exist.
Buying another capsule, powder or sleep blend feels productive. It gives us the feeling that we are actively solving the problem.
Going to bed earlier is less exciting.
Turning off the laptop is less exciting.
Putting the phone away is less exciting.
Limiting late caffeine is less exciting.
Keeping a consistent wake-up time is less exciting.
But those are usually the things that make the biggest difference.
Your sleep is shaped less by the product you take before bed and more by the signals you repeatedly give your body throughout the day.
Morning daylight.
Regular movement.
Clear boundaries around work.
Time to slow down.
And most importantly: enough time available for sleep!!
Supplements should sit on top of those habits. They should not be used to negotiate your way around them.
So before asking:
“What else could I take?”
Ask yourself:
“What could I stop doing one hour earlier tonight?”