26/12/2025
⏳ Rhythm: The First Support Your Sleep Stands On
Rhythm refers to your body clock, the internal timing system that regulates when you feel alert, hungry, sleepy, and ready to wake.
Many people focus on how long they sleep. But your brain is just as sensitive to when you sleep.
In Singapore, long workdays, late dinners, and bedtime screen use often disrupt this rhythm.
When sleep timing varies too much, the body clock struggles to coordinate sleep hormones, body temperature, and alertness signals.
This can show up as:
😴 Feeling tired all day but alert at night
⏰ Taking a long time to fall asleep
🌫️ Waking up groggy even after enough hours in bed
Here’s the key insight👇
Rhythm isn’t about sleeping early, it’s about sleeping predictably.
You don’t need a rigid routine. Start with just one anchor:
✅ Keep a fairly consistent wake-up time (even on weekends)
✅ Get morning light (a short walk, balcony light, or daylight on your commute)
✅ Keep mealtimes roughly similar across the week
When sleep follows a regular pattern, your sleep–wake system naturally stabilises, helping you feel more ready for both the nights and the days ahead 🌙☀️
