6 tips for better sleep | Sleeping with Science, a TED series
Want to not only fall asleep quickly but also stay asleep longer? Sleep scientist Matt Walker explains how your room temperature, lighting and other easy-to-fix factors can set the stage for a better night's rest.
Sleeping with Science, a TED series, uncovers the facts and secrets behind our nightly slumber. Check out more episodes on TED.com: go.ted.com/sleepingwithscience
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You know this guy is good at sleeping when he has no dark circles.
@ishmaeltomlinson4378
3 жыл бұрын
Welllllll.... concealer was invented for a reason.
@susydyson1750
3 жыл бұрын
jajajaja
@kasperklibansky9964
2 жыл бұрын
he can work as a bed reviewer
@danielmillar4595
2 жыл бұрын
Ya like I think he’s 50
@kalen2
2 жыл бұрын
LOL
6 tips 1. Regularity 2. Temperature 3. Darkness. 4. Walk it out. 5. Monitor alcohol & caffeine. 6. Wind down routine.
@imVjendra
3 жыл бұрын
Its Regularity not Regulatory
@mikehote1014
3 жыл бұрын
Your a good person ty
@toanphat8470
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks u
@avi6168
3 жыл бұрын
You are a good man thank you
@5MinutePsychology
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for that! You saved time of a lot of people! You’re a time saver!
If you are reading this, I am wishing you nothing but love, health and better sleep
@jungeunkim3656
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I will listen to you channel:D
@stevensmith4549
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you I wish you the same
@maxpahlke2823
3 жыл бұрын
Thank u u to
@adelinebayo2010
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much, Same for you!
@christopheryzaguirre8775
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you man I really need it
Me: about to go to sleep KZread Recommendations: "6 tips for better sleep" Me: well guess im gonna stay awake for 5 minutes and 28 seconds more
@vannix
3 жыл бұрын
And then proceed to find out there are 7 more related videos...
@szLynAs
3 жыл бұрын
Same thing happened to me
@mohammedtallib
3 жыл бұрын
That is me just now 😂😂
@umbertomaglione8527
3 жыл бұрын
exactly, same
@emilsvizulis6326
3 жыл бұрын
Same story here
He looks like an animated character that came to life.
@Prowielkis
3 жыл бұрын
True haha
@Pro-Cash
3 жыл бұрын
😂
@sebastian_barr
3 жыл бұрын
Fred? Is that you? Rooby-rooby-roo!!!
@ronaldcaliva5004
3 жыл бұрын
Cartoon network
@yakshkumar2003
3 жыл бұрын
Now that you say that.....
studying at night always makes me sleepy, that’s the best way for me to fall asleep
@jasnoorsandhu7516
3 жыл бұрын
Yea same, and if I am studying for a test then I can memorize the stuff better
@nguyenviethung9727
3 жыл бұрын
@@jasnoorsandhu7516 whut , i did not undertand what you said . Studying lately makes you can memorize better ? but Bruce Li said studying at night made him sleepy , not remember stuff better .
@jasnoorsandhu7516
3 жыл бұрын
@@nguyenviethung9727 I think of it as if it's on your mind before bed then you dream of it. At least for me, like if I read a book about something then I will dream of it, I also like to journal before bed so depending on what I write I sometimes dream about that as well. Basically what I am trying to say is if I think of something before bed then it is on my mind throughout the night (which is longer than if I try to memorize it in the morning, as I will take it off my mind in an hour or so) Hope my way of thinking makes sense:)
@aniruddha4672
3 жыл бұрын
For me it's completely opposite. Studying before sleeping makes me excited and my brain gets all active. It won't allow me to sleep like that
@iliveinsideyourhouse3943
3 жыл бұрын
@@aniruddha4672 Same
Additional Tips: Use blanket to protect you from a monster
@tardisblue5433
3 жыл бұрын
Oh, thank you! It will surely help aadsgsgd
@Asmaa_311
3 жыл бұрын
Yeah..i can't sleep without a blanket...
@AdeebaZamaan
3 жыл бұрын
That's why I use one!
@zulzdn9348
3 жыл бұрын
is that scientificallyyyy grounded tipssss??????
@StonedNoob
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you
6: Don't have a stupid loud neighbour
@webgpu
3 жыл бұрын
how about an intelligent loud neighbor ?
@tabby73
3 жыл бұрын
Try earplugs or a thick pillow on your ear (only possible if you sleep on your side). Works for me (as long as it's not extremely loud).
@davidbrislin1126
3 жыл бұрын
Yep! Or people you're living with. Too much light and noise...
@deejeff8846
3 жыл бұрын
White noise
@ignacio9151
3 жыл бұрын
@@webgpu At least you will learn something
0:20 regularity 1:04 temperature 1:43 darkness 2:29 walk it out 3:21 alcohol and caffine 3:40 wind down
@blue-nj1jh
2 жыл бұрын
@Meme shii wdym how
@kekeliahiable6775
Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
You know you're going to really learn and retain any kind of information when somebody explains you as patiently and practically as this guy. He's better than my teachers.
@art_space7142
2 жыл бұрын
yup, you are right Camila... 👍🏻
who else is watching this past their bedtime?
Tips 2 : Lower down the temperature. *laughing from my hot humid tropical country room.
@vidhac5430
3 жыл бұрын
Omg I'm laughing and crying at the same time. Cause same😂😭
@WilliamTaylor1293
3 жыл бұрын
lol what country?
@vidhac5430
3 жыл бұрын
India here@@WilliamTaylor1293
@albussd
3 жыл бұрын
Lol. This is a real issue.
@aishahshamsul8642
3 жыл бұрын
Not a problem. Install mosquito net into window frame and keep the window open at night or have a table fan near the bed
Stay away from screens an hour before sleep.. Me watching this lying on bed trying to sleep
@Jeesglee
3 жыл бұрын
Same here 🤦♀️😄
@faridayesmin2826
3 жыл бұрын
Nice
@kangkarammanuk9833
3 жыл бұрын
same bruhhh
@radhikahari9738
3 жыл бұрын
Same
@reesechang3418
3 жыл бұрын
Same lol
This guy is so excited about sleeping. I wish everyone was that excited in his job, surely the world would be better.
To anybody reading this, I pray that whatever is hurting or stressing you in your life get better. I pray that anything preventing you from sleep goes away and you get better. I wish you luck, Joy, Happiness and good health.
@lolxx-nw9eu
6 күн бұрын
yeah I wish that would happen but ehh here we are.
Matt: have consistency with your sleep Me listening at 3:00am: 👁👄👁
Who else is watching KZread videos instead of sleeping? 😆
@brandomsoft5668
2 ай бұрын
It would be hard to watch this WHILE sleeping. 😉
@NewMountCrushers
Ай бұрын
It is 01:10 I am still watching
1. Regularity (of sleeping and waking up) 2. Temperature (keep it cool about 18 deg C) 3. Darkness (dim lights, avoid screens) 4. Walk it out (if can't sleep within 25 mins in bed, do something else, don't let your brain form an association between your bed and sleepless lying down) 5. Monitor alcohol & caffeine (avoid) 6. Wind down routine (try some activities and make your own routine)
@_aljay0778
2 жыл бұрын
would using devices or eating on youe bed make your brain accociate that stuff with your bed and would it there for increase your conciousness when trying to fall asleep??
@icefox6328
2 жыл бұрын
@@_aljay0778 probably.
@annabellemoore4214
Жыл бұрын
🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
@Guilhermedossantos007
Жыл бұрын
Rei
Another tip that really helps me: When lying in bed, think about what you are grateful for. Sounds strange, but it actually works.
Thank you, Matt Walker & TED, for a much needed series.
I like how you divided it in 8 "episodes", so I can choose the ones I'm more interested, and don't have to watch all in a single video. 👍
Good tips, clearly explained. Nothing else irrelevant to sit through in the video. Totally satisfying. 👌🏻 Thank you!
I have no more than 10 minutes every day to learn something useful for living better and keep my brain flexible... and TED stuff really suits me. Thank you guys...keep it up !!
@monsieurLDN
Жыл бұрын
That's impressive
Thank you Matt Walker for all the great advice, really enjoying this series.
Thanks for this, I liked the animations a lot. I can't really talk to anybody about my sleep disorder, so I feel more empowered to go about finding solutions because of this video.
Who else watching this at 3:00 am
@BoburScientist
2 ай бұрын
2 half
@kinggame764
Ай бұрын
Iam sing in 3:00
@artsdogs9738
28 күн бұрын
Me too 😂
@KC-50
22 күн бұрын
😂
@lolxx-nw9eu
6 күн бұрын
6am
He is kind of my favorite speaker because he says quite slowly, understandably and foremost, he has British accent (i love it) that really helpful for me to practice listening. Hope Ted and Matt will release more episodes about this exhilarant topic!!!
Another tip not mentioned is getting enough sunlight exposure during the day as it helps the brain differentiate times of the day to readjust its circadian rhythm so the pineal gland can excrete melatonin faster at night
I absolutely love this series!!!! Thank you TED!
I love this guy! So passionate about sleep!
He's my good teacher of sleep. I'm going to give it a try. Thank you guys!
Thank you for the tips for better sleep. I love watching and listening to you here on the top of the mountain.
Probably true of a lot of people watching this, but... I needed this. My relationship with sleep has gone out of balance recently, and I'm starting to see how it's affecting other areas of my life. So, thanks for this series of videos, TED, I'm gonna close my laptop now and head to bed in an hour :)
@DRAGOINTHEHOUSE
Жыл бұрын
Did you end up fixing your problem?
These are very important tips to follow! Love these tip ideas that many could put to use😊
Wonderful Tips. Matt's voice itself is very calming.
One of the only and truely worthwile talk since 2019.
A tip that really helped me was doing exercise and eating lightly before sleeping. It helped me whine down really easy after showering and going to bed straight away. My body bloats really bad too after eating so drinking a smoothie for dinner helped me heaps. I would also spend all my energy working out so I’d be exhausted by the time I hit the bed.
Why we Sleep was the most usefull book ever read, thanks a lot
The horizontal fringe is crazy. I also love the animation.
that was so helpful. u re killing it man. Science is breaker of all things
BEAUTIFULLY EXPLAINED AND VERY GREAT 👍
Another powerful tip that has helped me to actually feel sleepy around my bed time is getting outside in the sunlight immediately after I wake up to feel alert in the morning and then as evening approaches, cutting out most light to not mess up my sleep. Source: Huberman Lab podcast
Thank you for the good information that you give, after this day I will try to follow your instruction for better sleep for myself.
I needed this, especially working night shifts, it can be tough. Sleep is so important.
@frenchasmrforinsomniacs2098
2 жыл бұрын
Hello there ~ I created this channel to offer calming French ASMR audios to help people fall asleep more easily. You can check it out, and see how it works. If it doesn't, I hope you do find the right trick for you !
I like this dude and how he speaks: clean voice, no lip smacking or mouth sounds, good pace... he could also be an excellent narrator apart from very insightful scientist
@zeiders.equestrian
3 жыл бұрын
Some mouth sounds, depending on the person, their voice, how loud etc. can be satisfying but I see your point, he has a nice voice, but not a good hair cut
Man we love ted animations.
This was so helpful. Thank you!
One of the best presenters I have ever seen❤️
Man I wish we could set like an alarm on ourselves and we could immediately fall asleep when we wanted to and wake up when we wanted to
@churro6160
2 жыл бұрын
In a way that's what all this does, the alarm would be how you start feeling tired or sleepy closer to bedtime. All this work is to change that alarm, it takes time for it to change. But like he said, that's assuming you don't have a sleep disorder. Just my thoughts
I repeated Matt Walker Spotify podcast of 2019 Ted Talks and actually fell asleep because his voice is similar to a auto book reader
@KatnissKantmiss
2 жыл бұрын
if it works it works
4 days in a row I have been staying up until 4 or 3 and these tips helped with my sleeping thank you so much!
Thank you so much! The info is good to know and the animations are splendid. Also, you have a cool accent! I have an extra tip to add. Try 1 sleep tip at a time, so you don't get overwhelmed. Focus on following 1 sleep tip (if you want to). You can always try a new sleep tip when you feel like it. 2nd tip: If your mind is racing or you are stressed before sleeping, you can try a meditation exercise to quiet down and feel better. They calm me down, and they don't need any special things. I am using the UCLA Mindful app, which has recordings guiding you to do a meditation. Anyway, I hope you find some good sleep and stay safe
@tabby73
3 жыл бұрын
Where can I find this app?
The tips are great. Also, try having a routine the last 30 minutes before going to sleep such as putting the phone down, turning off the computer and getting some water. Your routine can vary, but doing this every day will let your mind and body know it's time to fall asleep. It also helps to listen to some soothing music *HINT* *HINT* *WINK* WINK*.
Tip 7: Stop worrying so much about sleep
@gloriakurkowski101
3 жыл бұрын
Sleep is vital for good immunity and overall health.
@KatnissKantmiss
2 жыл бұрын
you should care about it at least
@juanon755
2 жыл бұрын
Bribing
@Rafa-pf7kz
16 күн бұрын
@@gloriakurkowski101 You didn't understand the comment. Worrying too much about sleep takes away your peace of mind and makes it difficult to sleep.
Thank you again for such a wonderful video. I guess, only the interested ones would appreciate this video.
This man is intelligently genius. The content is simply informative and alot helpful technic to get a good sleep at night as most people sleep in the darker light, in other words, people need better quality of sleep. Fantastic tip of beautiful sleep. Love this video ever, simple and clear also informative.
I recently turned 50 and I wake up every morning feeling like a 19-year-old gymnast as I swear by getting a nice dose of quality sleep, religiously!! It truly contributes to your fountain of youth!!
Anyone else see trump's head at the bottom of the painting behind him?
@tobaccoworm2511
3 жыл бұрын
Now I can't unsee it
@blackmarketarmy
3 жыл бұрын
@@tobaccoworm2511 haha my sincerest apologies!
@dineshsuvvari2398
3 жыл бұрын
Hahaha
@AW2011S
3 жыл бұрын
😂😂😂
@deepakkumar-gq8db
3 жыл бұрын
HAHAHAHAHA
Thanks for all information.
Nice tips, very basic but they are bare minimum for better sleep. I found the most difficult is to disengage from devices and things which makes my brain active. the goal is to do vice versa - during last 2 hrs of wakefulness you must slow yourself down, phisycally and mentally. Also i've noticed that if you go to bed too tipsy gives a feeling of better sleep but in reality you wake up in worse shape wanting to go sleep whole day. Thanks for tips!
He has actually written a book called "Why we sleep" and this book is just awesome.I haven't finished it.I have just read the first few chapters but the book is really good.Thanks a lot matthew walker!
@slothgirl2107
6 ай бұрын
Best book I’ve ever read! Keep going
@yashbhanushali858
6 ай бұрын
@@slothgirl2107 I read it...was an amazing book...changed the way I think about sleep :)
anyone else that’s sleep deprived? i needed this video :D
Truly amazing!!! Super thanks for sharing this!! Really helpful...thanks thanks thanks!!
i really love the way he talks
Ur words just gave me a courage tnks man 😄😄😍
I hope for you guys watching this video to have good sleep 😌
I literally love this man.
These are amazing tips. Thank you!
He looks like he’s trying not to tell you about how complicated it was too create research for this.
@LakeStDive
3 жыл бұрын
*To
It largely depends on the individual. Coffee actually helps me to get "tired" and I usually enjoy a cup after dinner. As for screens, sure but it's mighty difficult to stay away from them. I usually make my rounds in games after going to bed since I can't just turn off the light and instantly pass out. But I understand that the screen light as well as excitement you get from games can work against you. I know from my reports that I spend about 2h every day on the cell. Most of that is in bed. Not that I avoid screens outside of bed though, I in fact spend most of the day behind a computer. I know there is some research into screen time but really we will have to wait a few decades more until that long-term research comes out. Right now we're the guinea pigs in a worldwide experiment.
Thanks and I’ll make sure to try it out today !
Thanks for this informative video☺
Him: You need darkness Me: Well it's not so easy when you live above the polar circle
@mareksvoboda7611
3 жыл бұрын
ever heard of window blind or some curtain?
@harshithvdn1449
3 жыл бұрын
@@mareksvoboda7611 really helpful
@melbourneopera
3 жыл бұрын
even the thick window curtain does not help?
@hugohaggstrom9964
3 жыл бұрын
@@melbourneopera To some extent but there's always some light leaking through so it's never how you would want it.
@zzoinks
3 жыл бұрын
@@hugohaggstrom9964 How about a comfy sleep mask? I think they would block light, but I've never tried one before
Wow!!! I will make my sleep into a scientific method...👍
더 나은 수면을 위한 과학적으로 근거된 6가지 팁에 대해서 배워보는 시간이 되었습니다. 저의 잠에 대하여 큰 도움이 될것 같습니다. 자세히 설명해 주셔서 감사합니다. 좋은 시간 감사합니다.
This was very helpful, thank you so much bro :3
dislikes are from people working night shifts in Sahara desert,
@toddchavez4610
3 жыл бұрын
😅😅🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
@arkonarcaxe1808
3 жыл бұрын
True the Sahara is relatively cold at night at 13 degC or 55 degF
Of course that cartoon character can't sleep she lives next to an airport landing strip
I bought a zleepy sleep mask and it changed my life! Actually Improved my sleep more than I expected
Thank you 🙏🏻 I enjoyed 💖
me since quarantine: sleeps at 7 am & wakes up between 1-3 pm. currently stuck like this :(
@VladislavDerbenev
3 жыл бұрын
As a remotely working programmer and a gamer I had extended periods of time being stuck in such timetable. Exercise, sunlight and control of going to bed time/alarms helps. What do you think holds of the change for you?
@youracherrynut442
3 жыл бұрын
what about your morning virtual work meetings
@iwettamusial9594
3 жыл бұрын
Only quarantine? Search: Delayed Sleep-Wake Phase Syndrome
Is it really normal for most people to take 10-25 minutes to fall asleep? I usually fall asleep within a minute. If anyone would like my tip; here you go: try to actually think of something when you go to bed like for an example, something you enjoy which for me is snowboarding so I imagine myself boarding down a hill or remembering old good memories of it. Doing this almost starts up a dream and creates a tired atmosphere. Edit: Tip- don’t think of thoughts like ‘omg when am I going to fall asleep’, because as obvious as it is.. most people continue to think these thoughts constantly and you will take a long time to fall asleep doing so. Just imagine your dreams.
@deborahlee7975
Жыл бұрын
Yes, I'm like you - but like that other commenter mentioned, I heard that falling asleep that fast means we are sleep-deprived. Who knows. I have relatives who also have no problem falling asleep quickly and in most any environment, so I wonder what the genetic component is (or if there is one).
Thanks your tips really helps better sleep.
This was amazing! Thank you so so much.
My wind down routine is just watching ted talks so that I get bored to sleep.
What does help me to fall asleep: audiobooks. I always listen to an audiobook before sleeping (on a timer); mostly I sleep within 5-10 minutes. If I wake up in the middle of the night and sleep won’t come easy, I put the audiobook back on (sleeptimer on 2 hours); in the unfortunate event that I won’t fall asleep, I have heard a good story, if I do fall asleep, that is even better :) I usually go to bed around 9 pm, sometimes read a little, ‘till 9.30 and wake up around 5.30-6am. If there is insomnia involved (happens in periods), I can lie awake for several hours/half the night and when my day allows it, I will get up a little later (8am). I mostly sleep between 6-9 hours a night.
So nice to listen too. I knew some of this very interesting from someone who has problems,s sleeping at times and needs needs heavy covers to feel safe to sleep
Watching the "Masterclass". I've had sleep problems in the Winter for ages. If light going through your retina is a trigger for melatonin reduction, and you're not going outside because you work at home, then it would explain why I'm tired all the time. My doctor also said I was low on Vitamin D. Interesting discussion.
I work in rotational shift, how can I manage to sleep daily at same time? Plz suggest the tips for those who works in shifts. Thanks
ngl i thought i was stroking out when he said schedule like “shedge-yul”
@KatnissKantmiss
2 жыл бұрын
i first heard it in Jurassic Park when the owner said schedule
He's so calming, makes me wanna sleep
Easy recomendations! Thanks)
Just take out an IIT maths book and voila falling asleep in 10 seconds.
@saivardhan2496
2 жыл бұрын
😂😂
@KatnissKantmiss
2 жыл бұрын
what is IIT?
I would like to sleeping with science. That's why they call me "sapiosexual"...
His English is really understandable for people who are learning English, I mean it's a big challenge to understand the British accent, but this case is totally different! Nice video TED
Thank you for the video!
my head hits the pillow and three breaths later I'm out. My wife counted it....lol drives her nuts.
Often have trouble sleeping yet I can never stay awake watching TV.
Amazing video 😻😻 I love the atmosphere 💜
This was very helpful!