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The 3-2-1 Method for Perfect Sleep
4 min read··By GetSleepyFlow Team·Reviewed by GetSleepyFlow Sleep Science Team

The 3-2-1 Method for Perfect Sleep

The 3-2-1 method was developed by sports performance coach Craig Ballantyne and follows a simple principle: clear boundaries before bedtime.

3 hours before bed: no heavy meals

Your digestive system needs rest so your body can regenerate.

2 hours before bed: no work

Your brain needs time to lower cortisol and shift into rest mode.

1 hour before bed: no screens

Blue light dramatically suppresses melatonin and can delay sleep onset by up to 90 minutes.

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