Told by Eva · 2 min read
It was, inconveniently, breakfast tea.
Eva’s careful evening routine contains one overlooked ingredient, found when her brother turns the tin around.
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Told by Farah · 2 min read
We agreed about the bed. Not the bedtime.
Farah and Nick negotiate a lamp, a creaky drawer and two different endings to the day.
Told by Priya · 2 min read
The washing machine could email me tomorrow.
An evening boundary becomes easier to keep when the charging cable stops reaching the pillow.
Told by Daniel · 2 min read
I felt fine until my watch disagreed.
A disappointing sleep score sends Daniel into a breakfast investigation that his cereal does not deserve.
science · 2 min read
Your last coffee has a size as well as a time.
How to think about the amount and timing of caffeine, including tea, without turning one small trial into a rule for everyone.
guide · 2 min read
You do not have to perfect the routine first.
What to bring to a conversation about persistent sleep difficulty, daytime sleepiness or breathing concerns.
Editorial notes · 01
On what we publish.
Original first-person stories, everyday lives, and images made for the telling. Useful enough to act on. Sharp enough to argue with.
Editorial notes · 02
On the cadence.
We publish when we have something worth saying. Silence beats filler, every time.
Editorial notes · 03
On the contributors.
Every piece has a name on it and sources where the science matters. Opinions can flirt. Facts still have to show up dressed.
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