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Beauty Sleep: Look Younger, Lose Weight, and Feel Great Through Better Sleep
The first step in becoming beautiful is getting a good night’s sleep
What if there was a way to give yourself a total makeover that didn’t require investing in dozens of products? What if you could lose weight, look younger, and improve your sex life in only four weeks? The solution to your problems doesn’t call for lengthy treatments at health spas or expensive surgeries, and it won’t require you to give up all of your favorite foods. All you need to do is get a good night’s sleep.
Research shows that sleep deprivation affects every aspect of our lives. With a good night’s sleep your skin will glow, you will no longer crave unhealthy foods, and you’ll increase your sex drive. Dr. Michael Breus has outlined a program that will not only help you to get a better night’s sleep— tonight—but will give you the tools to become more beautiful than you’ve ever been.
What if there was a way to give yourself a total makeover that didn’t require investing in dozens of products? What if you could lose weight, look younger, and improve your sex life in only four weeks? The solution to your problems doesn’t call for lengthy treatments at health spas or expensive surgeries, and it won’t require you to give up all of your favorite foods. All you need to do is get a good night’s sleep.
Research shows that sleep deprivation affects every aspect of our lives. With a good night’s sleep your skin will glow, you will no longer crave unhealthy foods, and you’ll increase your sex drive. Dr. Michael Breus has outlined a program that will not only help you to get a better night’s sleep— tonight—but will give you the tools to become more beautiful than you’ve ever been.
336 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 2006
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August 26, 2019
I read two of Michael Breus’ books simultaneously, The Power of When and Good Night so my review is of both books. Understanding one’s CHRONOTYPE is foundational to analyzing daily life activities and making adjustments to achieve one’s optimal and natural rhythm. Breus identifies four chronotypes (analogous to the mammals: Dolphin, Lion, Bear, Wolf) and provides simply guidance to confirm which type you are. Then, he provides useful information about each type’s [Key Personality Traits], [Key Behaviors], and [Sleep/Alertness Pattern]. A person’s chronotype is genetic, so it can’t be changed. However, adjusting one’s daily activities taking into account one’s BIOTIME (synonymous with “circadian rhythm”) will result in synchronizing with one’s biology.
I found The Power of When (2016) to be better written and more useful than Breus’ earlier book Good Night (2006) which suggests life ‘hacks’ specific to each chronotype that will enhance one’s sleep health. Good Night covers topics such as: [Setting Goals and Managing Expectations], [Quick Fix Sleep Solutions], [Stress, Performance, Jet Lag and other Business Demands], [Bedroom Makeover], [Sleep Benefits to Aerobic Exercise], [Naps] and draws the connection between BIOTIME, sleep environment, diet, and exercise.
I found The Power of When (2016) to be better written and more useful than Breus’ earlier book Good Night (2006) which suggests life ‘hacks’ specific to each chronotype that will enhance one’s sleep health. Good Night covers topics such as: [Setting Goals and Managing Expectations], [Quick Fix Sleep Solutions], [Stress, Performance, Jet Lag and other Business Demands], [Bedroom Makeover], [Sleep Benefits to Aerobic Exercise], [Naps] and draws the connection between BIOTIME, sleep environment, diet, and exercise.
March 18, 2018
lots of good solid suggestions here. some of the science is a bit dated.
June 6, 2013
I purchased the eBook on my kobo and when you get to the part where this guy says he can overhaul your sleep you are directed to download a sleep diary from his website http://www.soundsleepsolutions.com. However the website is not maintained and all you get is error messages when trying to click on anything but the home page. I tried both IE and Chrome same issue. I tried emailing the web-master and customer care but after a week NO response. And when I open the book on my laptop I can copy and paste anything from the eBook to make a makeshift diary. I would have just ordered the paper copy of this book if I would have known I wouldn't have been able to get the downloads.
August 12, 2017
The author is very knowledgeable and provided many ideas on how to improve your sleep.
January 21, 2018
This book has a ton of ideas in it to make your sleep better - both in an overall format and a day by day plan. The ideas were very helpful. But, I think everyone needs to evaluate the ideas for themselves. For example, you might need to avoid eating before bed to sleep better, but I definitely don't. Surprisingly, being hungry or full before bed doesn't affect my sleep at all.
His dietary recommendations made him lose some credibility with me. His ideas about diet seemed old-fashioned and, for me, not accurate. I inadvertently found a dietary plan that improved my sleep dramatically, and it's almost the opposite of his recommendations.
The book really pushes writing in a sleep diary and a worry journal. I'm not a big fan of creating a diary, but if helps you recognize trends in the cause (what you did during the day) and effect (your sleep), then, by all means, do it. You'll either need to create our own format or check out the book or maybe his website for his format. Alternatively, someone has created a stuffed animal that you can write out your worries and stuff the animal with them (called worry eaters). Although developed for kids, I see the value of something more physical for adults, too.
The author's sleep plan needed a much, much better editor. One day, you need to continue doing something that you never started doing. Another day, you need to start doing something that you started doing a while back.
His dietary recommendations made him lose some credibility with me. His ideas about diet seemed old-fashioned and, for me, not accurate. I inadvertently found a dietary plan that improved my sleep dramatically, and it's almost the opposite of his recommendations.
The book really pushes writing in a sleep diary and a worry journal. I'm not a big fan of creating a diary, but if helps you recognize trends in the cause (what you did during the day) and effect (your sleep), then, by all means, do it. You'll either need to create our own format or check out the book or maybe his website for his format. Alternatively, someone has created a stuffed animal that you can write out your worries and stuff the animal with them (called worry eaters). Although developed for kids, I see the value of something more physical for adults, too.
The author's sleep plan needed a much, much better editor. One day, you need to continue doing something that you never started doing. Another day, you need to start doing something that you started doing a while back.
May 31, 2020
I expected a different approach to how to get better sleep. It gives a lot of importances to external objects that are not related to my case, and I try the 28 day method, but it was really difficult to do and it was har to calculate the sleep hours. I'll try some other books about sleep to see if those can help me.
July 3, 2023
Exercise 7AM or 1-4pm to pull circadian rhythm earlier and avoid exercise 4 hours before bed. Good tip for traveling. Can push circadian rhythm later by exercising later after 5:30pm
Magnesium before bed
Hot shower before bed
Waking up in middle of night can usually be caused by low blood sugar- can have some agave if cant fall back asleep- ensure to eat enough food throughout the day.
Magnesium before bed
Hot shower before bed
Waking up in middle of night can usually be caused by low blood sugar- can have some agave if cant fall back asleep- ensure to eat enough food throughout the day.
April 6, 2023
Buenos consejos aplicables para quienes buscan dormir mejor
December 11, 2025
It's fine, but nothing different than all of the other stuff out there.
June 13, 2011
sleep is very important in everyone's daily life. when we sleep, its helpful for the body because the body restores itself. now i know why my mom always told me not to stay up late. after a bit more research, i learned that if we have less sleep, we age faster. go take a nap now and you would feel so much more refreshed than drinking caffeine all day.
February 14, 2008
A great reminder that most contributors to insomnia are environmental and behavioral, and can be easily changed, if you're willing to make the effort.
*Note: The author, Dr. Michael Breus, is one of my consulting clients.*
*Note: The author, Dr. Michael Breus, is one of my consulting clients.*
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December 4, 2010So, we did not finish this book. The first half of it is pretty fluffy, so it was hard to keep interest in it. If I was not reading this with my husband I probably would have finished it in a day. I would like to finish it to see what the Dr. suggests for his 28-night sleep program.
February 28, 2008
Not much help...
January 25, 2011
A good friend said this was an awesome book. I honestly didn't finish it but took a few suggestions away from it. The eye mask is key!
January 3, 2016
Will revisit this review once I've had a chance to actually try the sleep program part.
not-finished
August 7, 2015Did not finish - I would like to go back and try the 4-week program but I did not wind up finishing it in a timely fashion and it needs to go back to the library.
December 28, 2016
This book was very helpful. I have already made some changes.
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October 4, 2012Actually, didn't finish this book. Got to an important part and decided to buy the book.
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