7 Ways to Motivate Yourself to Go to Bed Earlier

Getting a decent night's sleep—between seven and nine hours per night—is critical to sustaining healthy health.

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The Result

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7 Ways to Motivate Yourself to Go to Bed Earlier

Getting a decent night's sleep—between seven and nine hours per night—is critical to sustaining healthy health.

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