2. You Keep Waking Up in the Middle of the Night
Waking up at 3 a.m. only to lie there staring at the ceiling for an hour? It’s more common than you think—and it’s messing with your health. Disrupted sleep means you’re missing out on REM sleep, which is when your body does its best repair and recovery work. That’s why waking up in the middle of the night can leave you feeling like a zombie the next day.
What to do: Cut out caffeine after 2 p.m., limit alcohol (yes, even that “relaxing” glass of wine), and try using a white noise machine to block out distractions. If you’re still waking up, tracking your sleep with an app or talking to a specialist could help uncover deeper issues.
