At 7 a.m., you find yourself ashamed. Although you planned an early run, when your alarm rang you hit snooze instead of getting up immediately for exercise – only to do it a second and third time before your partner told you to “turn that damn thing off!”

Now here you are: Beginning another busy day without taking advantage of any chances for physical activity.

And you are left scratching your head:

Why Can’t I Find Motivation to Exercise Every Morning
As a sleep scientist and professor of medicine at UCLA, I can tell you with certainty: Hitting the Snooze button repeatedly has nothing to do with motivation – rather, your real issue lies elsewhere: you are simply not getting enough sleep!

Though it might come as no surprise, people often lament their need for additional restful slumber. Unfortunately, however, many need assistance to address the matter and do so successfully.

Good news: it is within reach to achieve restful night’s rest.

Understanding the biological factors affecting sleep is the key to effective restful slumber for yourself or your client.

This article serves as your how-to guide on how to sleep better.

Optimize your natural 24-hour sleep/wake cycle so you can feel energized, mentally focused and emotionally strong throughout the day.

(If you would like to watch Dr. Jennifer Martin discuss this article further, check out the video below; otherwise just scroll over the player or click here to navigate directly to another section.)