I know — no one wants to hear that wake time matters more than bedtime. 😅 But here’s why I won’t stop saying it: Your wake time is what sets the rhythm for your entire sleep system. When you wake up at the same time every day (yes, even on weekends 🙃), you’re giving your brain a reliable cue about when to release energy and when to wind down later. Going to bed earlier doesn’t automatically make you sleep better — but keeping a consistent wake time helps your body _want_ to sleep at the right