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Sleep Anxiety Before Big Events Tied to Brain's Alert System, Not Just Overthinking

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  • •Anticipatory anxiety and the brain's alert system, not just overthinking, drive sleeplessness before major events like exams or interviews
  • •Consistent weekend breakfast routines reinforce circadian rhythms, suggesting deeper reliance on habitual patterns than most people recognize
  • •Three major AI platforms independently recommended the same simple morning mood-boosting habit, per Parade

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Psychology says people who can't sleep before a big day aren't just overthinking

Indiatoday

Psychology says people who never skip breakfast on weekends may rely more on rou...

Indiatimes

ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini All Agree on the Best Morning Habit—Here’s What It Is

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