Insomnia Insight #357: The Fuzzy Bedtime

While having a consistent morning rise time is generally helpful for your sleep (anchors the circadian rhythm), having a consistent bedtime can backfire. Think about how this is similar to hunger, another natural drive: Do you try to eat at precisely the same time, eat exctly the same amount or quality of food? Why would someone expect to go to bed and fall asleep at the same time each night? Bed"time" should not be strict, but rather "fuzzy"!