Strategies to help you feel well rested and energized, all summer long. Last week, the New York Times published an article on a topic many are struggling with right now: interrupted sleep over the summer. “There is some evidence that seasonal changes can impact sleep patterns,” journalist Rachel Rabkin Peachman writes, “and there are several issues that could cause you to lose sleep in the summer.” While Rabkin Peachman delves into different strategies to help optimize sleep, like sticking to a consistent routine, lowering the temperature of your bedroom, and disconnecting from devices before bed, there are so many Microsteps that can help us optimize our sleep. We asked our Thrive community to share the tips that help them get the sleep they need during the summertime. Which of these strategies will you try?   Set a two-minute journaling timer “As a lifelong overthinker, one of the most important tools in my nighttime routine is release writing. I set a timer for two minutes and use that time to journal all the thoughts and emotions that are in my mind and body, allowing them to be present and processed. When the timer goes off, I set it again and sit […]